Biden, McCarthy to spare programs as insolvency looms

As the number of beneficiaries grow, both entitlement programs must find ways to either increase revenue or decrease costs to avoid gaps in coverage.

Read Today's eNewspaper       |        Crosswords       |       Horoscopes Read in browser Read in browser The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sat Feb 18 2023 Biden, McCarthy to leave Social Security, Medicare alone as insolvency looms As the number of beneficiaries grow, both entitlement programs must find ways to either increase revenue or decrease costs to avoid gaps in coverage. READ MORE Answers emerge on Chinese spy balloon, UFOs. What we know   The answers to questions about a Chinese spy balloon and a series of unidentified objects flying in or near American airspace are coming into focus. READ MORE Haley not 'in her prime'? Don Lemon spotlights a political reality for women   At an age men are seen as authoritative, women are seen as just old, CNN's Don Lemon showed in dismissing GOP 2024 presidential hopeful Nikki Haley. READ MORE Vaccinating younger children is vital to the fight against COVID   No one wants to risk the lives of children, but the vaccines are safe, Dr. Thomas K. Lew writes. READ MORE Kyle Jacobs, Kellie Pickler's husband, dies by apparent suicide   Kyle Jacobs, a songwriter and the husband of former "American Idol" contestant and country music star Kellie Pickler, has died by an apparent suicide. READ MORE Eric Bieniemy going to Washington is embarrassing for the NFL   Eric Bieniemy is heading to Washington to be the team's offensive coordinator. This is not a great moment for the NFL. In fact, it's embarrassing. READ MORE An onslaught of trauma is creating a generation on alert   Survivors of multiple traumatic events might find themselves becoming hypervigilant. Here's what that means. READ MORE 'Humiliating': Official lifts himself from a wheelchair to reach debate stage   Denver City Council member Chris Hinds was forced to try to lift himself on a stage for a debate because the facility did not have a wheelchair ramp. READ MORE Great Lakes ice cover is now lowest in more than 50 years. Here's what we know.   Lack of ice can upend the lakes' ecosystem and make shipping conditions more dangerous. READ MORE Videos show 'disgusting' water near Ohio train derailment: What to know   The videos posted by several people, including Ohio Republican Senator J.D. Vance, show rainbow-colored slicks. READ MORE A Better Daily Briefing We've redesigned your favorite newsletter to have a cleaner look and feel. If you're looking for the eNewspaper , it now appears in our new quick links feature at the very top of the newsletter. Let us know what you think! SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ➔ SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ➔ Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices.   • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend.   • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper , plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers.   • Original reporting of your favorite teams featuring expert analysis from USA TODAY Sports+. SUBSCRIBE TODAY SUBSCRIBE TODAY Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback