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Trump Pushes Power Auction Amid Economic Concerns

1/17/2026

Center

Trump Advocates Power Changes

In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump pushes changes to power grid to lower electricity prices, citing AI data centers.
He and northeastern governors urge PJM Interconnection to hold a power auction to let tech firms fund new plants.
Experts doubt the auction would reduce prices or meet demand.
In Ireland, Sinn Féin criticizes government on economic issues, while concerns grow about Trump's ambitions regarding Greenland and EU-U.S. relations.

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Starmer Faces Criticism

In January 2026, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced criticism over a Kent–Sussex water crisis as Tory MPs demanded accountability from South East Water.
Starmer called the situation "totally unacceptable" and urged cabinet unity against Labour MPs' dissent.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s influence loomed, with questions about his actions and family links to prediction markets.
Critics say the left should learn from Trump's assertive style, while Starmer's approach remains stagnant.

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Trump Advocates Power Changes

In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump pushes changes to power grid to lower electricity prices, citing AI data centers.
He and northeastern governors urge PJM Interconnection to hold a power auction to let tech firms fund new plants.
Experts doubt the auction would reduce prices or meet demand.
In Ireland, Sinn Féin criticizes government on economic issues, while concerns grow about Trump's ambitions regarding Greenland and EU-U.S. relations.

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