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Congress moves closer to making daylight saving time permanent, a move championed by President Trump who calls the current twice-yearly clock changes “foolish” and “inconvenient,” arguing it would boost safety, business, and evening activities. But critics warn darker mornings could hurt kids’ commutes and disrupt natural sleep cycles. Though a similar effort failed in the 1970s, nearly 20 states now support permanent daylight saving — and the Senate is set to vote after their recess, with the final decision hanging on whether more evening light or natural rhythms should win out.

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