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Patricia Wells

Political Correspondent

Patricia Wells is GlobalExpressTime's Washington correspondent, covering elections, government policy, and the structural forces that shape political life at the highest level. She has reported from inside the Capitol during pivotal votes, followed campaign trails through primary states, and covered the policy debates on the economy, healthcare, and the courts that determine what the world's most powerful government does next. Patricia is a precise reporter with a strong instinct for the process story behind the headline, and for how an election result becomes the law that follows it. She is based in Washington D.C.

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A roll of "I VOTED" stickers.
political-analysis

Michigan State House Results: Foster Leads by 55 Votes

Mark Foster leads Julie Leonardi by 55 votes in Michigan House District 13 while Macomb canvassers review the still-unofficial primary election result.

political-analysis
A Social Security card resting on top of U.S. dollar bills, representing Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments
government-policy

SSI Recipients Get No August Check, Here's Why

The August 2026 SSI payment is scheduled for July 31 because Aug. 1 falls on a Saturday. No separate SSI deposit lands in August, here's what the SSA payment calendar shows and when to expect the next payment.

government-policy
An elderly person in a wheelchair representing disability.
government-policy

Social Security and Disability Attorneys: What to Know

Across a full decade of applications, 68% of Social Security disability claims ended in denial at some stage of the process. Here is what disability attorneys actually do fees, appeals, and SSA tools explained.

government-policy
Close-up view of the U.S. Capitol dome and columns in Washington, D.C., representing Congress and its constitutional Article I powers.
political-analysis

Congress Ceded Authority. The Constitution Didn't.

House committee staff has fallen 38 percent since 1977, while the executive branch has grown to more than 2 million civilian employees. Here is how Congress ceded its Article I authority to the presidency.

political-analysis
West front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
government-policy

House Passes Daylight Saving Time Bill But It's Not Law Yet

The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act by 308 votes to 117 on July 14, but daylight saving time is not permanent yet. The Senate must still act.

government-policy
Aerial view of a residential neighbourhood representing Trump’s unsigned housing bill becoming law.
government-policy

How a Bipartisan Housing Bill Became Law Without Trump's Signature

President Trump refused to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, H.R. 6644, citing Senate inaction on voter-ID legislation. After the 10-day constitutional window closed on July 10, 2026, the bill became law without him.

government-policy
“I Voted” stickers (image) representing Colorado’s 2026 primary election results.
elections

Colorado Election Results 2026: Primary Winners

Amanda Gonzalez wins Colorado's Democratic secretary of state primary with roughly 63% of votes on June 30, as Phil Weiser, John Hickenlooper lead other key 2026 races.

elections
United States Social Security cards representing Social Security retirement benefits.
government-policy

Your 2026 Social Security Retirement Benefit, Explained

The 2026 Social Security maximum is $5,181 at age 70. Learn how SSA calculates your benefit, what age averages mean, and how claiming age affects your check.

government-policy
Habeas corpus legal right under debate during Trump administration deportation policy dispute
government-policy

Habeas Corpus Explained What's Actually at Stake

A secret White House memo, an 800-year-old legal right, and a constitutional debate that touches every American. Here's what habeas corpus really means.

government-policy