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Trump Pushes Year-Round Daylight Saving, House Votes 48-1

6/6/2026

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Trump Pushes DST

President Donald Trump has turned the permanent daylight-saving proposal into a priority, posting dozens of AI-generated memes to rally support.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 48–1 for the Sunshine Protection Act, which would keep daylight saving time year-round.
Officials say the change would cut health disruptions and costs from biannual clock shifts.
Senator Tom Cotton warned darkness could force children to school, raising health and religious concerns.

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Trump Plans Mitigation

Strategist John Feehery warned that without a deal by July 4, the economy may not recover before the November 3 midterm elections.
Gasoline prices have risen nearly 35% to $4.24 per gallon, costing households about $100 billion in three months.
Spokesperson Taylor Rogers said President Donald Trump has a plan to mitigate short-term market disruptions.
Analyst Matt Smith said flows not normalize until fourth quarter if Strait of Hormuz reopens.

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Trump Pushes DST

President Donald Trump has turned the permanent daylight-saving proposal into a priority, posting dozens of AI-generated memes to rally support.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 48–1 for the Sunshine Protection Act, which would keep daylight saving time year-round.
Officials say the change would cut health disruptions and costs from biannual clock shifts.
Senator Tom Cotton warned darkness could force children to school, raising health and religious concerns.

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