October 29, 2026 - 9:00 pm

Americans will adjust their clocks this weekend, as daylight saving time ends Sunday. And despite mounting support for ending the semiannual ritual, Congress appears unlikely to act soon. That’s because the issue isn’t as clear cut as many believe.

Las Vegans will gain an extra hour of sleep on Saturday night as clocks “fall back” and revert to standard time. Residents in most of the country — except Arizona and Hawaii — will also observe the time change. The practice began more than a century ago during World War I as an energy-saving measure.

The routine is greeted in many places — including the White House — with exasperation. President Donald Trump has been a vocal critic, and Congress responded this year with the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent. The proposal passed the House 301-117 in July but remains stalled in the Senate.…