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Trump backs House-passed bill to make daylight savings time permanent
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Max Rego and The Hill , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The President's stance on the issue is not new, as he has previously indicated his backing for the change.
President Trump has expressed support for a bill that aims to make daylight saving time permanent. This comes after the House passed the proposed legislation. The President's stance on the issue is not new, as he has previously indicated his backing for the change.
Further details on the bill and its potential impact are available from the source. Limited information is available on the specifics of the proposal, but it is known that the House has passed the bill and the President has reiterated his support for making daylight saving time permanent.
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Category: local Published: August 5, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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