politics3 days ago
Thune Confirms No Path for Permanent Daylight Saving Time Amid Senate Gridlock
Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated on October 5 that there is no clear path forward for legislation to make daylight saving time permanent. The Sunshine Protection Act passed the House in July but remains stalled in the Senate due to opposition from Republicans like Tom Cotton and Roger Wicker, who cite safety concerns regarding dark winter mornings in northern and rural areas. President Trump previously attempted to pressure Cotton into supporting the bill by publishing his phone number, but the measure faces a geographic deadlock as midterm elections approach.