Trump wants Republicans to get one last thing done: Change time

Trump wants Republicans to obtain one last thing done: Change time Trump has previously called on Republicans to pass the bill.

Key points

• The current law on daylight saving time – Uniform Time Act of 1966 – was enacted under President Lyndon B.
• "It's so dark outside, so early (Sunset was 5: 06 P.M., and it was dark by 5: 31 P.M. – Isn't that ridiculous?), " Trump remarked.
• President Trump remarked he has no regrets concerning campaigning alongside Republicans in the final weeks of the midterms.
• Democrats trounced incumbent Republicans in what's being seen as a repudiation of Trump's handling of the country during the first two years of his second term.
• The bill Trump is calling for would eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes.

President Donald Trump called on Republicans to secure at least one last legislative victory while they still hold control of Congress: pass a bill to obtain produce permanent daylight savings.

"I didn't want to make a big deal out of this prior to the Election because I didn't want to have certain Senators lose their Race, in a landslide, but it is too bad they can't get it done, " the president remarked in an official note as darkness fell on Nov. 5. "We have far bigger priorities, but I will keep fighting for this!"

Meanwhile, the president's call for Republicans to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, or what he called the "I Don't Want to Change My Clocks Anymore Act, " comes just a day after the midterms. Democrats trounced incumbent Republicans in what's being seen as a repudiation of Trump's handling of the country during the first two years of his second term. As of 7 p.m. ET, Democrats had flipped seven Senate seats and 32 seats in the House.

"It's so dark outside, so early (Sunset was 5: 06 P.M., and it was dark by 5: 31 P.M. – Isn't that ridiculous?), " Trump remarked. "Just a few days ago it was so nice and sunny at this same time. Furthermore, everyone's been running around changing their clocks all over the place."

In practice, the bill Trump is calling for would eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes. The president's effort enjoys growing public backing but was stalled while the Senate was in an extended election recess.

For context, the current law on daylight saving time – Uniform Time Act of 1966 – was enacted under President Lyndon B. Though the Secretary of Transportation oversees its administration under federal law, johnson's administration and only Congress has the authority to change it. For now, neither has changed it. Contributing by USA TODAY Trending News Reporter Saman Shafiq. Share your feedback to support improve our site!

For now, trump wants Republicans to get one last thing done: Change time remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.