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George H.W. Bush pardons a turkey in the Rose Garden at the White House on Nov. 17, 1989. Courtesy George Bush Presidential Library and Museum/NARA

Trump pardons 2 turkeys, Gobble and Waddle 

By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, continued a White House tradition on Tuesday when he pardoned two turkeys just days before Thanksgiving.  “On behalf of the

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Republicans weigh second reconciliation bill 

By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON — After Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act five months ago, advancing President Donald Trump’s policy agenda through budget reconciliation, GOP lawmakers are pushing for

Russia and Ukraine map image

EU leaders meet to discuss Ukraine peace plan 

By Guy Birchall Contributing Writer  European Union leaders met Monday for discussions on Ukraine amid the United States’ proposal for peace in the country, which emerged last week.  The gathering was

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 8, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Eric Swalwell announces run for California governor 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that he will run for California governor in 2026, pledging to be a “fighter and protector” for the state.  Swalwell’s

Former Vice President Dick Cheney. Tom Benitez - Pool/Getty Images

Former VP Dick Cheney honored at funeral 

By Arjun Singh Contributing Writer  The 46th Vice President of the United States of America, the late Richard Bruce Cheney, was honored with a funeral in Washington on Thursday after dying

Jeffrey Epstein on March 28, 2017. Photo: New York State Sex Offender Registry

Trump signs bill to release Epstein files 

By Jackson Richman, Joseph Lord Contributing Writers  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a bill to release the files surrounding deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  “Jeffrey Epstein

A pilot assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron and 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs prepare an F-35A Lightning II for taxi at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., on Jan. 15, 2019. Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai/U.S Air Force

Saudi crown prince pledges $1T investment in US 

By Evgenia Filimianova & Emel Akan Contributing Writers  WASHINGTON — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said during his meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday that he will boost the investment partnership with the United States from $600 billion to $1