Trump Publicly Shares Cotton's Phone Number to Push Permanent Daylight Saving Time

The Sunshine Protection Act, which passed the House 308–117 in July, faces Senate obstruction where a single senator's opposition can block legislation. Trump's public pressure tactic on Cotton—including releasing his phone number—tests Senate dynamics on a vote that affects national scheduling policy. A 2025 AP-NORC poll shows 47% of U.S. adults oppose the current twice-yearly clock changes, while the bill allows state opt-outs if legislatures act before enactment. Cotton's stance reflects winter-darkness concerns for school safety; the outcome determines whether the U.S. adopts permanent daylight saving time or maintains the status quo.