President Donald Trump is scheduled to announce at 2:30 p.m. on a new Ratepayer Protection Pledge, aimed at shielding households from costs associated with data centers. The pledge has already been signed by 23 republican governors and is in response to the increasing presence of data centers, which support artificial intelligence and other technologies, across U.S. communities. The proclamation highlights efforts to protect ratepayers from potential financial impacts related to these facilities. The event will be attended by nearly 200 stakeholders, including major utility companies and data center developers.Additional related stories and updates, including a live coverage of the pledge announcement and data about tensions involving Iran and US troops, are also featured.

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