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Happy Wednesday, Patriots!

President Donald Trump delivered one of the most entertaining turkey pardons in recent memory Tuesday — turning a routine White House tradition into a viral moment.

After officially sparing this year’s massive birds, “Gobble” and “Waddle,” Trump dropped a punchline that sent the crowd roaring.

Trump declared Joe Biden’s 2024 turkey pardons “null and void” because Biden used an autopen — and said Peach and Blossom were “minutes from being processed” before he swooped in to rescue them. “We saved them in the nick of time,” Trump joked, drawing cheers.

The lighthearted spectacle doubled as classic Trump showmanship, proving he can turn even a Thanksgiving ceremony into headline news. Gobble and Waddle now head to NC State as the newest “Turkey Ambassadors.”

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✅TRACKING TRUMP✅

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Trump pardoned four turkeys at the White House on Tuesday, joking that Biden's 2024 turkey pardons were invalid because he used an autopen instead of actually signing the documents. After what Trump called a "thorough investigation" by Attorney General Pam Bondi and various agencies, he declared last year's pardons "null and void" and saved turkeys "Peach" and "Blossom" from being processed. Trump also joked he initially wanted to name this year's turkeys "Gobble" and "Waddle" after Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi, but decided against it because he would never pardon those two.

Meanwhile, Americans are experiencing real economic relief as Thanksgiving meal costs drop to their lowest point in four years and gas prices hover near four-year lows. The world also awaits the next phase of Trump's peace deal to end the war in Ukraine, with Ukraine's national security chief saying his team looks forward to organizing Zelenskyy's U.S. visit at the earliest suitable date to complete final steps.

Check out all the latest developments and more below!

🔔 Trump Makes Thanksgiving Affordable Again 🔔

Americans are heading into Thanksgiving with tangible economic relief as both food and fuel costs drop to multi-year lows. A traditional Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people now costs $55.18, down five percent from 2024 and marking the lowest price since 2021. The decline comes after costs surged 14 percent during Biden's first year in office and skyrocketed another 20 percent the following year to hit $64.05. Turkey prices led the way down, falling 16 percent to an average of $21.50 for a 16-pound bird. Three other items on the traditional menu also dropped in price: cubed stuffing, fresh cranberries, and dinner rolls. Even with this year's decline, meal costs remain elevated compared to pre-Biden levels, but the trajectory validates Trump's campaign promises about restoring affordability for American families. The improvements come despite predictions from critics that Trump's trade and immigration policies would drive prices upward.

Gas prices tell a similar story of relief at the pump. The national average stood at $3.055 on Tuesday, creeping near the lowest level in four years and marking a dramatic reversal from the Biden era. Multiple states now have gas prices under $3 per gallon, including Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, and Texas. The decline stems from a steep drop in crude oil costs, with Brent crude falling about 17 percent since June to around $63.40 per barrel. Overall demand remains low this time of year, helping keep prices down, and the national average has seen few fluctuations in 2025 thanks to stable crude prices and no major storms affecting Gulf Coast refineries. The affordability comes as welcome news for the 73 million of an estimated 82 million Americans traveling by car over the Thanksgiving holiday period.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urged travelers to embrace civility and better dress standards as airports prepare for what officials predict will be the busiest Thanksgiving travel week on record. Speaking at Newark Liberty International Airport, Duffy suggested passengers practice basic courtesies like saying "please" and "thank you" to pilots and flight attendants. He also encouraged travelers to "dress a little better" rather than wearing slippers and pajamas to the airport, arguing that improved appearance encourages better behavior. The Federal Aviation Administration expects this Thanksgiving travel period to be the busiest in 15 years, with Tuesday designated as the peak travel day with more than 52,000 flights. Since 2019, the FAA has recorded a 400-percent increase in in-flight outbursts ranging from disruptive behavior to outright violence.

The administration's broader "Golden Age of Travel" campaign aims to restore American travel to its former glory through multiple initiatives. The Department of Transportation secured $12.5 billion through Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill to upgrade air traffic control systems' telecommunications, radio, radar, and voice switches. Air traffic controller starting salaries have increased by 30 percent, and the FAA's hiring process has been fast-tracked while maintaining the highest safety standards. The department surpassed its air traffic control hiring goals for the fiscal year months ahead of schedule. Critics attacked the civility campaign, but the administration defended its all-encompassing approach to revitalizing travel for American families.

The economic improvements stand in stark contrast to the pessimism reflected in recent polling. Seventy-six percent of voters rate the economy negatively, and approval of Trump's economic handling has dropped to new lows. Democrats leveraged affordability themes successfully in recent state and local elections in Virginia, New York, and New Jersey, where voters squeezed by high housing costs and utility bills responded to arguments that Trump's policies worsened the affordability crisis. Democratic candidates promised to rein in energy costs, expand affordable housing, and protect middle-class wages. The disconnect between improving economic data and persistent voter pessimism poses a political challenge for Trump, who rode promises of affordability back to the White House. If Americans don't yet feel the relief he promised, this Thanksgiving could reveal just how far affordability remains out of reach for many families despite the measurable progress on food and fuel costs.

🍟 Quick Bite News 🍟

💬 Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will not endorse anyone in the special election to fill her congressional seat out of respect for her district. Greene said she truly supports the people of Georgia's 14th district and wants them to pick their representative, warning that anyone claiming to have her endorsement would not be telling the truth. She has repudiated suggestions that she plans to run for president, describing the process as requiring traveling across the country begging for donations to raise hundreds of millions of dollars while destroying health and having no personal life.

⚖️ A Clinton-appointed judge dismissed the Justice Department's indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, ruling that interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan's appointment to the Eastern District of Virginia violated federal code. Judge Cameron McGowan Currie found that the Attorney General's attempt to install Halligan was invalid because federal code limits the total tenure of such appointments to 120 days. Former Justice Department Chief of Staff Chad Mizelle said the ruling was incorrect and that dismissal is the wrong remedy, noting both indictments were ratified by senior DOJ leadership. An appeal is coming and the Trump administration says Comey is not off the hook.

🏀 Senator Bill Cassidy launched an investigation into 18 states and Washington D.C. over whether schools receiving federal funding are complying with Trump's executive order "Keeping Men out of Women's Sports." The investigation targets California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and the District. Cassidy gave state education agencies and colleges until December 8 to provide information including policies on athletic participation and facility access by biological males.

🎭 California Representative Eric Swalwell claimed that members of the military are telling him they can be a "check" on Trump. Speaking on Don Lemon's show, Swalwell said that while Congress is not a check on the president anymore and the judiciary at the Supreme Court is hardly a check, military members have told him they can fill that role. The Department of War announced it launched a formal review into allegations of misconduct against Senator Mark Kelly for appearing in a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders from Trump.

🎬 Paramount Pictures will distribute "Rush Hour 4" after Trump reportedly personally lobbied the company for another sequel. Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker are expected to return along with franchise director Brett Ratner. A person directly familiar with conversations said Trump personally pressed Paramount owner David Ellison to revive the franchise that blended physical comedy, martial arts, and gags about racial stereotypes. Chan and Tucker have been comparatively supportive of Trump in the past.

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