With Democrats taking control of Congress and several statehouses, the next two years of divided government could reshape economic policy in Washington and state capitols alike, from the AI boom to the national debt.

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From The Epoch Times:

Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa proposed implementing a moratorium on new data centers in a state that accounts for as much as 30 percent of all planned U.S. data center capacity by 2030.

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Economists estimate that the United States will officially reach that mark as early as February. The Treasury Department will then have between six and nine months to tap into the General Account and cover the government’s obligations.

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In a letter to colleagues, Jeffries outlined the majority’s plans, including reversing Medicaid cuts, restoring Affordable Care Act subsidies, and advancing data-center-related energy permitting reform.

The data center fight goes beyond Texas. Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton has endorsed a conditional pause on new construction to protect residents from rising utility costs. Georgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms says she plans to halt data center construction by executive order. The stakes are high. According to Associated Builders and Contractors chief economist Anirban Basu, data centers accounted for virtually all of September’s 0.6 percent rise in nonresidential construction spending; without them and the related power category, that spending fell. IFA has covered how this buildout is straining American energy and pushing up costs for ordinary households.

The debt ceiling may be the most urgent test. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act set a $41.1 trillion borrowing limit, and Washington is close to hitting it. This time the standoff comes with 10-year Treasury yields near 4.9 percent, compared with below 4 percent in 2023 and below 2 percent in 2021. Bipartisan Policy Center economists warn that delay could shake investor confidence and raise borrowing costs for households and businesses. On tariffs, Democrats could again try to undo some of President Donald Trump’s levies, though JPMorgan strategists note the president keeps considerable power over trade. The new Senate will also vet Federal Reserve nominees, with Vice Chair Philip Jefferson’s term ending in September 2027 and Jerome Powell’s term as a Fed governor in January 2028.

Let’s pray for President Trump and the incoming congressional leaders, that they would put the good of American families above party and work in good faith to avoid a damaging debt standoff. Let’s pray for an end to Washington’s reckless borrowing, which places a heavy burden on our children and grandchildren, and for leaders with the courage to steward the nation’s finances faithfully. Let’s pray for the families feeling the weight of rising prices and utility bills, that God would provide for their needs. And let’s pray for wisdom for governors and lawmakers as they weigh growth, energy, and the cost of the AI boom to the communities that host it.

How are you praying for our nation’s economy under a divided government? Share your prayers and scriptures in the comments.

(Excerpt from The Epoch Times. Photo Credit: EL Evangelista/Pexels)