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Trump Pushes Permanent DST; House Passes, Senate Hangs

7/20/2026

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President Donald Trump called Senator John Kennedy to urge support for permanent daylight-saving time.
The House passed the permanent daylight-saving bill and sent it to the Senate.
Senator John Kennedy called the Senate debate a “dog fight,” noting opponents.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen warned that year-round daylight saving would leave children on dark school buses.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the bill may not reach the 60 votes needed.

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President Donald Trump called Senator John Kennedy to urge support for permanent daylight-saving time.
The House passed the permanent daylight-saving bill and sent it to the Senate.
Senator John Kennedy called the Senate debate a “dog fight,” noting opponents.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen warned that year-round daylight saving would leave children on dark school buses.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the bill may not reach the 60 votes needed.