President Trump escalated his push for permanent daylight saving time by publicly urging Senator Tom Cotton to support the Sunshine Protection Act, even prompting Americans to call Cotton's apparent personal cell phone. While the bill passed the House, it faces Senate opposition over concerns about dark, hazardous winter mornings. The conflict comes just weeks before the midterms, distracting from GOP messaging on affordability, as polls show widespread public fatigue with changing clocks twice a year.