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Articles by Tom Howell Jr.

President Joe Biden speaks about his administration's plans to protect Social Security and Medicare and lower healthcare costs, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at the University of Tampa in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Biden casts GOP as a threat to seniors’ benefits in stump-style speech

President Biden, speaking in Tampa, leaned into his attacks on Sen. Rick Scott, Florida Republican, for proposing to let all federal programs sunset after five years. The president said the entitlement benefits would likely survive but might be trimmed back in a recurring review period.

February 9, 2023
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reacts as President Joe Biden introduces her husband Paul Pelosi during the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Pelosi says GOP heckling of Biden amounted to ‘showbiz’

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said GOP heckling of President Biden during his State of the Union address amounted to "showbiz," but she added that her political rivals were relatively well-behaved compared to a typical week.

February 8, 2023
President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Biden reprises bid to cap insulin at $35 a month for everyone

President Biden pushed Congress to "finish the job" and cap the cost of insulin at $35 for anyone who needs it, saying his signature tax-and-climate legislation set a limit on older Americans' costs last year but others need relief.

February 7, 2023