WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Thursday, readers! House lawmakers have left D.C. to hit the campaign trails ahead of the midterm elections, which are just 47 days away. 🗳️ But senators are still in town and are wrapping up some business before they head back to their constituents. 

• 🏛️📃⚡ The Senate is racing to tackle several major priorities before breaking ahead of the midterm elections, including permitting reform and preventing homeowners from feeling the cost of data centers. We dive into both below. 
• ⛽💲📈 Plus, Trump administration officials are dismissing the idea of a ban on diesel exports, even as prices soar. Keep reading to see what Energy Secretary Chris Wright had to say. 

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