Infrastructure Across America - Page 3

America's AI boom is a jobs opportunity, not an excuse for universal basic income

August 12, 2026

America's AI boom is a jobs opportunity, not an excuse for universal basic income

The $500 billion Stargate project and dozens more data centers are putting union electricians, pipefitters and HVAC techs to work earning six figures.

Iranian hackers attacked our water systems. Here are 5 things our leaders need to do now

August 10, 2026

Iranian hackers attacked our water systems. Here are 5 things our leaders need to do now

Over 30 Minnesota water systems were targeted in a coordinated cyberattack exploiting default passwords and internet-connected operational technology.

The machines that keep America alive are failing. We forgot how to replace them

August 7, 2026

The machines that keep America alive are failing. We forgot how to replace them

U.S. electricity demand surged 7% since 2020, but two decades of disinvestment hollowed out the workforce and supply chain needed to meet it.

Canada reportedly scraps joint bridge celebration with US after Trump renews tariff threat

July 21, 2026

Canada reportedly scraps joint bridge celebration with US after Trump renews tariff threat

Canada canceled a joint celebration for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, after President Donald Trump renewed tariff threats.

All hands on deck: The unlikely workforce that can rebuild America’s fleet

July 8, 2026

All hands on deck: The unlikely workforce that can rebuild America’s fleet

A proposal to train state prison inmates in welding, pipefitting and fabrication could yield 10,000 skilled shipyard workers for America's fleet.

Top Trump official touts how DC makeover is proof America is rejecting 'decline by choice'

July 4, 2026

Top Trump official touts how DC makeover is proof America is rejecting 'decline by choice'

Doug Burgum defended a Washington, D.C., infrastructure push, citing 510 graffiti removals, monument restoration and crime reduction ahead of July 4th.

Meta offers paid training for AI data center jobs

June 20, 2026

Meta offers paid training for AI data center jobs

Meta says it will invest $115 million in its America's Workforce Academy to train workers for skilled trade jobs tied to AI data center construction.

Kevin O'Leary warns China is winning the AI race because U.S. states are slowing data center production

June 19, 2026

Kevin O'Leary warns China is winning the AI race because U.S. states are slowing data center production

Kevin O'Leary says building data centers is critical to beating China in the AI race, citing advanced cooling technology and national security concerns.

Obama knocks Founders at presidential center debut before America’s 250th: ‘Fell terribly short’

June 18, 2026

Obama knocks Founders at presidential center debut before America’s 250th: ‘Fell terribly short’

Former President Obama took a swipe at America's founders during his presidential museum dedication, highlighting slavery and the constitution's framework.

White House seizes on delayed Obama presidential center opening to crown Trump ‘Builder-in-Chief’

June 18, 2026

White House seizes on delayed Obama presidential center opening to crown Trump ‘Builder-in-Chief’

The White House contrasts Trump's D.C. renovation projects with the Obama Presidential Center, citing rising costs and delays ahead of its opening.