Daylight Saving Time Battle Pits Senate GOP Against Trump

The Hill · first seen 13.08.2026 · updated 14.08.2026

President Trump is pushing Senate Republicans to pass a House-approved bill making daylight saving time permanent, meeting resistance from senators concerned about winter darkness.

President Trump posted pressure on Senate Republicans via Truth Social on Wednesday.
GOP senators object due to winter early-morning darkness concerns in their states.

Sources

The Hill — Daylight saving time battle pits Senate GOP against Trump
The Hill — Trump renews pressure on Senate to pass bill making daylight saving time permanent

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