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President Trump is rallying behind the Sunshine Protection Act, pushing for permanent daylight saving time as a unifying issue that could cut through partisan divides — citing public frustration with twice-yearly clock changes and claiming his administration will deliver the fix. The idea isn’t new; Nixon tried it in 1973 during an energy crisis, but it didn’t last. While polls show broad public support, Senate pushback looms, with lawmakers like Tom Cotton questioning the need for legislation and Steve Daines warning of disruptions — especially in western states where sunrises would be…
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