Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Washington's response to AI and data center concerns

NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report discuss the latest political news, including how Washington is responding to AI and data center concerns, as well as how midterm voters feel about affordability and political corruption. The conversation focuses on the President's stance against more regulation, House Speaker Mike Johnson's support for tech companies taking the lead, and the emergence of unlikely alliances involving figures like Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders.

Despite Congress being back in session, there is no serious legislation on the horizon to address AI concerns. The duo also highlights the growing concern among voters about affordability, with data center issues impacting electricity bills, and the potential for candidates to frame their policies around this issue. Lastly, the conversation touches upon the ProPublica investigation revealing ties between Don Trump Jr. and a Russian oligarch, and how voters perceive and prioritize such corruption in their political landscape.