Live: Donald Trump hosts tech executives for roundtable on energy pledge to protect consumer rights

President Donald Trump hosts the Ratepayer Protection Pledge roundtable with executives from tech giants on March 4, 2026. The White House has said the so‑called "Ratepayer Protection Pledge," announced by Trump in his State of the Union Address, ​would see tech firms commit to measures designed to ensure the boom in artificial intelligence infrastructure does not translate ​into higher utility bills for households and small businesses. 🎥: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/