Senate

What to know

• The nation will move clocks back one hour for the standard‑time transition this fall. Oct 19
• The House has passed legislation to make daylight saving time year‑round, but the Senate has not voted. Oct 19
• Barbera Thornhill, 78, was nominated by President Trump to lead the U.S. Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. Oct 13
• The Senate confirmed Thornhill’s appointment on August 7, 2026. Oct 13