Trump pressures Senate on Sunshine Protection Act over ‘ridiculous’ early sunsets

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday pushed the Senate to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, expressing frustration over what he called “ridiculous” early sunsets.

The Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, has already passed the House but is still awaiting Senate approval. Trump said he was waiting to air out his grievances over the bill’s standstill until after the election, which saw Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress.

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