Musk and Ramaswamy Float Ending U.S. Clock Changes

The proposal to abolish time changes gains attention but faces legislative hurdles and divided public opinion.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have suggested abolishing the biannual clock changes in favor of a permanent time system, though it remains unclear if this will be a priority for their Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
The debate centers on whether to adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time, which offers more evening daylight, or permanent standard time, which aligns better with natural circadian rhythms and is favored by health experts.
Polls show broad public support for ending clock changes, but opinions are split on which time system to adopt, with recent legislative efforts to make Daylight Saving Time permanent stalling in Congress.
Historical attempts to implement permanent Daylight Saving Time in the U.S. have faced backlash, with safety concerns for children commuting in dark winter mornings cited as a key issue.
DOGE lacks direct authority to enact such changes, requiring Congressional approval, but Musk and Ramaswamy's involvement has reignited national discussion on the issue.