President Donald Trump has urged the Senate to swiftly pass legislation making daylight saving time permanent, after the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Sunshine Protection Act. The bill would eliminate the twice-yearly practice of changing clocks in spring and autumn, a system many Americans find disruptive and which has long faced bipartisan calls for reform. Trump's public backing adds pressure on the Senate to act quickly, though the chamber has previously stalled on similar measures despite broad support.

Polling cited in coverage suggests 56% of people favour permanent daylight saving time, though the proposal is not without critics. Some commentators, including Fox News contributor Donna Rotunno, have raised concerns that permanent daylight saving time would mean darker mornings year-round, particularly affecting early risers such as schoolchildren and commuters during winter months. The bill's fate now rests with the Senate, which must approve it before it can be signed into law.