Biden's debt ceiling negotiations raise concerns for Democrats.

Some Democrats are concerned that President Biden may give in to too many demands from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in negotiations over a deal to avoid a historic debt default. Progressive Democrats are particularly worried about the possibility of changes to federal safety net programs, a central Republican demand. A group of Senate Democrats has sent a letter to President Biden urging him to invoke the 14th Amendment to avoid a debt default if he can't reach a deal with Republicans. The White House has made it clear that any work requirements changes for Medicaid are not acceptable, but that leaves programs like food stamps or cash assistance programs for low-income individuals and families as possible areas negotiators may be reviewing.