Obama, Pelosi Join Fresh Push For Biden To Reconsider 2024 Race

Democrats increasingly worry the party could lose the ability to take control of the House if Biden doesn't step away from the 2024 race.

Biden Tests Positive For COVID As Scrutiny Of Health, Stamina Persists

President Joe Biden has mild symptoms and "will self-isolate and will continue to carry out his duties fully," the White House said.

​Democratic National Committee Investing $15M In 7 Swing States

The Democratic National Committee saidTuesday that it is investing $15 million in state parties, meant to help them open more field offices.

​Fact Focus: A Look At False Claims Around Trump Assassination Attempt

False claims and conspiracy theories are copious as authorities investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

​Biden And Trump Are Worlds Apart In Rare Contest Between 2 Presidents

The man voters choose in November will seek to shape the landscape of American life in ways wholly distinct from the other.

​Trump Picks J.D. Vance Of Ohio, Once A Fierce Critic, For VP

Former President Donald Trump said on his Truth Social network that he was choosing the Ohio senator as his running mate.

4 US Presidents Were Assassinated; Others, Candidates Were Targeted

Here is a look at some of the assassinations and attempted assassinations that have occurred since the nation's founding in 1776.

Should Joe Biden Drop Out? Patch Readers Divided In Pulse Survey

President Joe Biden faces multiple calls to release his delegates to a candidate who may be better able to defeat Donald Trump in November.

Political Ads On Social Media Rife With Misinformation, Scams: Study

​Weak regulations and lax enforcement make ads a prime source for election misinformation — and aj easy way for con artists to target prey.

Biden Borrows Tactics From Trump As He Tries To Put Debate Behind Him

As an increasingly defiant Biden rejects calls to step aside after a disastrous debate, ​he's looking at how Trump weathered controversies.

Should Biden Stay In The Race? [Patch Survey]

President Joe Biden faces increasing doubts about his fitness for a second term after a dismal debate performance with Donald Trump.

GOP, At Trump's Behest, Waters Down Abortion Opposition Language

The scaled-down platform reflects a desire by the Trump campaign to avoid giving Democrats more material.

​'Time For It To End': Biden Tells Hill Democrats He's Staying In Race

Anxiety is running high as top-ranking Democratic lawmakers are joining calls for Biden to step aside despite his defiance.

Some Democrat House Leaders Say Biden Should Step Aside

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries convened top committee lawmakers Sunday afternoon to assess their views.

Supreme Court Weakens Federal Regulators, Overturning Chevron Decision

Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that this decision does not call into question prior cases that relied on the 1984 Chevron decision.

Most Americans Plan To Watch Biden-Trump Debate Thursday, Poll Finds

Tens of millions of Americans are expected to watch at least part of the debate despite how unusually early it is in the election season.

Supreme Court Appears Poised To Allow Emergency Abortions In Idado

The case started when the Biden administration sued Idaho, arguing that its abortion ban conflicted with federal healthcare law.

Reach Every Voter: Advertise Your Candidacy On Patch!

Cut through the noise and effectively target the constituents that matter to you with custom ad solutions.

​Half A Million Immigrants Could Get Citizenship Under New Biden Plan

To qualify for Biden's actions, an immigrant must have lived in the United States for 10 years and be married to a U.S. citizen.

​ Real-World Mileage Standard For New Cars Rising To 38 MPG In 2031

The final figures are below a proposal released last year to give the auto industry flexibility to focus on electric vehicles.

​Cyberattacks On Water Systems Increasing, EPA Warns Utilities

Some water systems are falling short in basic ways, including failure to change default passwords or cut off system access to ex-workers.

​Tax Refunds May Be Bigger This Year. What Should You Do With Yours?

The average tapayer is getting a $2,852 refund, $75 more than last year — a good start on paying off debt if bills don't get in the way.

Louisiana Can Use Congressional Map With 2nd Black District: Court

Use of the map with two majority Black districts, which a lower court ruled was illegal racial gerrymandering, boosts Democrats' hopes.

8,000 Women A Month Get Abortion Pills Despite State Bans; Survey

The Society of Family Planning's #WeCount survey found "people will find a way to terminate pregnancies they don't want," one expert said.

No Dogs Under 6 Months Can Enter U.S. To Prevent Rabies, New Rules Say

The new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rules were prompted by concerns about dogs coming from countries where rabies is common.

Feds To Ease Marijuana Laws In Historic Shift

Marijuana would remain a controlled substance under the proposal, which recognizes the medical uses of cannabis and the potential for abuse.

#MeToo Reckoning Will Continue Despite Weinstein Reversal: Advocates

"The movement will persist, driven by the truth of our testimonies. And changes to our systems and culture will follow." — #MeToo founder

Israel-Hamas Protests Ignite Tension On Campuses As Commencement Nears

Colleges are balancing the need to provide safety for graduates while honoring students' free-speech rights to protest the Israel-Hamas War.

House Votes For Possible TikTok Ban In The US: What To Expect

If the legislation becomes law, the company would have up to a year to find a buyer and would likely try to challenge the law in court.

Strict PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Limits Could Strain US Water Utilities

Treatment systems are expensive to install, and the first-ever national drinking water limit on PFAS could end up costing customers more.

Should Federal Student Loan Debt Be Forgiven? [Patch Survey]

President Joe Biden unveiled a new federal student loan cancellation proposal targeting borrowers for whom student debt is a major obstacle.

Biden's Latest Student Loan Cancellation Plan: What To Know

The latest proposal is more targeted than his original plan, focusing on those for whom student debt is a major obstacle.

Clearing The Air On Deadline To Ditch Gas Cars For EVs: Patch Survey

In general, Patch survey respondents pushed hard on the gas pedal, but about 2 in 10 said their next car is likely to be an EV or hybrid.

Should Gas-Powered Cars Be Phased Out? Patch Survey

Electric and hybrid vehicles were already a “political football.” New EPA rules aim for 56 percent electric vehicle sales by 2032.

New EPA Rules Could Boost Electric Car Sales: Things To Know

If 56 percent of new vehicles sales are electric and 13 percent are plug-in hybrids by 2032, the EPA could meet its emissions targets.

House Passes TikTok Ban, But Bill's Path In Senate Is Unclear

The bill, which passed on a vote of 352-65, woud ban TikTok the Chinese technology firm ByteDance LTD doesn't sell it.

Biden Signs Spending Bills Hours Before Shutdown Deadline

The $460 billion package approved by the Senate contains six annual spending bills and had already passed the House.

Pentagon Again Rejects Extraterrestrial Life, Tests ‘Gremlin’ UFO Kit

Better data could explain many UFOs, the Pentagon said in a report debunking a government cover up of evidence of life from another galaxy.

Biden's Feisty State Of The Union: Trump Contrasts, Sells 2nd Term

President Joe Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his State of the Union speech Thursday night.

US Employers Add Surprisingly Strong 275K Jobs

America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in February, adding a surprising 275,000 jobs.