Former Senator Sinema Takes on New Role as Columnist

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Former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema will be taking on a new role as a columnist for The Washington Reporter, where she will provide an inside look at some of the most consequential policy debates. This comes as the Chandler City Council in Arizona is expected to vote on an AI data center project that Sinema has been lobbying the council on for months.

Why it matters

Sinema's transition from a U.S. Senator to a media columnist role provides insight into her future plans and influence, as she continues to be involved in high-profile policy decisions like the Chandler AI data center project. Her new position at The Washington Reporter will give her a platform to share her perspective on key political issues.

The details

The Chandler City Council is expected to vote on the proposed AI data center project on December 11th. Sinema, who served as a U.S. Senator from Arizona until earlier this year, has been actively lobbying the council for months in support of the data center. Meanwhile, Sinema has also announced that she will be taking on a new role as a columnist for The Washington Reporter, where she will provide an inside look at important policy debates.

• The Chandler City Council is expected to vote on the AI data center project on December 11, 2026.
• Kyrsten Sinema will be starting her new role as a columnist for The Washington Reporter.

What’s next

The Chandler City Council will vote on the proposed AI data center project on December 11th, with Sinema's lobbying efforts potentially influencing the outcome.