America's Clocks Are Still Falling Back Tonight Despite Trump's Daylight Saving Push
Clocks "fall back" one hour tonight to end Daylight Saving Time — though many Americans want to end the twice-yearly clock change, reports Axios. But the U.S. Congress "remains deadlocked about how to make that happen." The clocks are falling back despite a bipartisan House vote in July to make daylight saving time permanent and Trump's subsequent push for Senate action... While most Americans…
Clocks are set to fall back one hour tonight, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time in the United States. However, there is ongoing debate over how to permanently change the clock settings, despite a recent House vote and President Trump's push for Senate action. A Gallup survey reveals that 48% of Americans favor permanent standard time year-round, while 24% prefer permanent daylight saving time.
In 1974, the U.S. tried year-round daylight saving time but abandoned it due to concerns about children's safety during early morning darkness. Experts remain divided on whether permanent daylight saving time is beneficial, with supporters citing more daylight in the evening for outdoor activities, but sleep experts warn that it could disrupt sleep patterns and pose challenges for schoolchildren traveling in the dark.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine endorses permanent standard time, as it aligns better with natural sleep cycles. States like Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe daylight saving time, so their clocks will not change. Nonetheless, eliminating it for the rest of the country continues to face opposition in the Senate, and it is unlikely to be considered by the end of the year. The upcoming midterms may shift the balance of power in Congress, potentially impacting the debate.
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