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US Daylight Saving Time legislative dispute

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President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Senate Republicans to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make Daylight Saving Time permanent in the United States. Trump argues that biannual clock changes are costly and negatively impact public health, crime rates, and various sectors such as farming and outdoor recreation. In a controversial move, Trump used social media to share Senator Tom Cotton’s personal cellphone number, urging supporters to contact the Arkansas Republican to demand he ‘GET IT DONE!’. Trump criticized the current system as ‘ridiculous’ and ‘confusing,’ noting that the legislation previously passed the House of Representatives with significant bipartisan support in July. Senator Cotton has resisted this pressure, maintaining that permanent daylight saving time would result in dark mornings that are unsafe for commuters and children waiting for school buses. Cotton, who chairs the Senate Intelligence Committee, stated he would ‘always put Arkansas first’ in his decision-making process, noting that previous attempts at permanent daylight saving time were repealed due to public dissatisfaction with dark winter mornings. Following the public release of his contact information on Truth Social, Cotton was reportedly bombarded with calls and payment requests via Venmo from individuals linked to the number. Trump has characterized the senator’s opposition as an obstacle to a bipartisan victory.

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