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How the White House Turkeys Were Selected

Travis Pittman of Wayne County, North Carolina, is the farmer who raised Gobble and Waddle, the two turkeys chosen for a presidential pardon. Their selection continues a long White House custom: the National Turkey...

House Republicans Oppose Extending ACA Subsidies

An effort by the White House to draft an extension of Affordable Care Act premium tax credits has stalled after pushback from House Republicans. CBS News reported that House Speaker Mike Johnson contacted senior Trump...

How the Presidential Turkey Pardon Began

President Trump recently spared two turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, and sent them to North Carolina State University’s Department of Poultry Science after their reprieve. The modern Thanksgiving ritual of the presidential...

World Cup to Boost Tourism in 11 U.S. Host Cities

By Megan Cerullo, Reporter, MoneyWatch November 25, 2025 / 5:31 PM EST / CBS News An analysis from Tourism Economics finds that soccer fans traveling to the U.S. for the 2026 World Cup will drive a major surge in...