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Lobbyists and surrogates for some of the world’s largest companies had a go-to strategy when they saw no other path to head off a damaging policy from President Trump: call Susie Wiles. President Trump with Susie Wiles. Throughout her tenure, Trump’s departing chief of staff became a sounding board for corporations and advocacy groups trying

Hertsmere councillors delayed a £2.5 billion data centre decision over its visual impact, water supply and financial contributions to the community. Hertsmere (UK) councillors deferred a decision on Ark Data Centres’ proposed £2.5 billion development near Watford on 5 November 2026. The project would replace the former Mercure hotel on Tyler’s Way with four data