Trump pushes Senate to make daylight saving permanent

US President Donald Trump has called on the Senate to vote on the 'NO MORE CHANGING THE CLOCKS ACT' as soon as possible, saying the twice-yearly clock changes cause 'disruption and chaos'. In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that more sun later in the day is better, including for fighting crime. His appeal comes after the House of Representatives cleared the Sunshine Protection Act last month with a 308-117 vote.

The legislation would make daylight saving time permanent across most of the US. States that already have exemptions would be allowed to continue observing standard time. Trump said the issue has bipartisan support, but Republican Senator John Kennedy told him the Senate faces significant opposition, calling the effort 'a dogfight'.

Supporters of the change say ending clock shifts would reduce sleep disruption, workplace injuries, and road accidents. Opponents warn that permanent daylight saving would make winter mornings darker, with sunrise as late as 9 a.m. in some areas, affecting children, commuters, and farmers. The US previously kept daylight saving year-round during World War II and again in 1974.