ASAToday for August 12, 2026
Congress is in August Recess!
Congress is in its August recess, but we will continue to provide intermittent updates on important legislative and regulatory developments as they emerge. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy these remaining…
Read MoreSenate Passes Continuing Resolution, Setting Up House-Senate Negotiations
The Senate approved its version of the continuing resolution (CR) by a vote of 90-6, sending the legislation to negotiations with the House over differences between the two bills. Sens. Cassidy (R-LA),…
Read MoreSenate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general by a 50-49 vote, with two Republicans—Sens. Collins (R-ME) and Murkowski (R-AK) —joining Democrats in opposing his nomination. Collins and Murkowski cited concerns about…
Read MoreJuly Jobs Report Shows Unexpected Employment Decline
The U.S. labor market weakened unexpectedly in July, with employers cutting 23,000 jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The decline was significantly below expectations, as economists forecasted an increase of…
Read MoreData Centers Become an Emerging Election Issue, With Major Implications for Construction
Data centers are rapidly becoming the physical backbone of the artificial intelligence economy, but the massive, windowless facilities packed with servers are also emerging as a political liability in communities across the…
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