Trump says clock change is "an issue that Republicans, Democrats, and Independents can unite behind"

President Donald Trump appealed to senators on Tuesday, urging them to move forward with legislation that would eliminate the twice‑yearly clock adjustment by keeping daylight‑saving time year‑round. The proposal, called the Sunshine Protection Act, cleared the House with a 308‑117 vote after Rep. Vern Buchanan introduced it, but it remains pending in the Senate, where some members have voiced concerns about later winter sunrises. Trump said the public is frustrated with the biannual time change and referenced studies that associate a constant schedule with reduced crime, fewer traffic accidents and various health benefits. He asked Republican senators to lift procedural blocks before the chamber goes on an August recess, while supporters such as Sen. Rick Scott urged immediate action and opponents like Sen. Tom Cotton warned of adverse effects on morning daylight.