
The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
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The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
In January of 1985, George H.W. Bush was sworn in for a second term as vice president. He spoke with moderator Lesley Stahl about his plans for the country.
In today's "Mornings Memory," we flash back to 1990 when President George H.W. Bush took a break from budget negotiations by hitting the tennis court. His opponent? None other than tennis legend Pete Sampras.
They wrote in a statement that if former Republican President Ronald Reagan was alive, he would back Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy.
The alternative to Harris, the letter from more than 200 Republicans said, "is simply untenable."
The U.S. has enjoyed the presidential turkey pardon for more than three decades, and the tradition continued when President Biden pardoned two lucky turkeys Monday afternoon on the South Lawn. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe nabbed a coveted interview with one of the birds, and National Turkey Federation chairman Steve Lykken.
CBS News' John Dickerson breaks down the infamous 1980 debate that left four candidates without anywhere to sit.
Mikhail Gorbachev, who served as the last leader of the Soviet Union, died at the age of 91.
A new memoir is giving a behind-the-scenes look into George H.W. Bush's life after serving as president. "The Man I Knew" was written by Jean Becker, who worked as chief of staff for the 41st president for more than two decades, and joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the life and legacy of the man she called a mentor and a friend.
Lanhee Chen, policy director for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign and an advisor for Senator Marco Rubio's 2016 presidential campaign, joins CBSN to discuss how the political landscape has changed in Wisconsin for President Trump since he won the state four years ago, and how the fallout from police shootings, like that of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, may determine how some voters cast their ballots in cities nationwide.
Exactly 30 years ago, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. Dr. Feranmi Okanlami, an assistant professor of family medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Michigan, joins CBSN's Laura Podesta to talk about the history of the landmark law and why there is still work to be done.
Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and more – they served, and sometimes they divided.
60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl covered the Watergate scandal and was a CBS News White House correspondent during the Carter, Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations. She joins "Red & Blue" to provide her impeachment analysis.
Reflecting on his time returning from Afghanistan, Buttigieg said the U.S. takes "seriously the mutual promise" it makes to veterans about their benefits and health care
Sully is just one of the legions of dogs involved with Friends of America's VetDogs
USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page joins "Red & Blue" to discuss her new book, "The Matriarch: Barbara Bush and the Making of an American Dynasty," and the important role Mrs. Bush played in her husband's and son's political lives.
Author Susan Page on the remarkable life of the only woman in U.S. history to advise both a husband and son during their presidencies
Jimmy Carter on Friday will pass George H.W. Bush to become the longest living president. In the years since he left office, he's become perhaps the most accomplished former president in American history. Chip Reid explains.
Former President George H.W. Bush's service dog, Sully, is preparing for a new role. At the end of the month, the 2-year-old lab will start working with veterans at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland. He helped comfort Bush during the last months of his life. Chip Reid met Sully at a training facility in Long Island.
In honor of former President George H.W. Bush's service dog, Sully, who has become a surprise social media star, "Sunday Morning" contributor Luke Burbank introduces us to another yellow Lab, five-year-old Rudy, who doesn't have a lot in common.
After the death of former President George H.W. Bush, an image of his service dog Sully touched hearts across the nation. After the holidays, Sully will start a new adventure, helping a wounded warrior. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor reports.
Then-moderator of "Face the Nation" Bob Schieffer sat down with Bush administration Attorney General William Barr on May 17, 1992, in the wake of the Los Angeles riots.
The Daily Point of Light Award honors individuals making a difference in their community
America pays final tribute to 41st President; Remembering his promise to "keep America moving forward."
A funeral was held Thursday in George H.W. Bush's hometown in Houston, where he was praised as a father, grandfather and friend. Then he took his final journey on a special presidential train. "CBS This Morning" co-host Bianna Golodryga reports.
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
More than 1,200 "Hands Off!" demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups.
The budget resolution is just the first step in the complicated reconciliation process.
Probationary workers fired as part of President Trump's downsizing talked about their jobs and their ongoing employment limbo as legal fights continue.
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, one of Britain's biggest carmakers, said Saturday that the pause would occur this month.
Some Ukrainians received emails this week telling them that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would be terminating their legal protections
The meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu comes amid a stepped-up offensive in Gaza that the Israeli military said is aimed at putting pressure on Hamas to release the remaining hostages.
The attacks were among the deadliest on Kryvyi Rih since the start of the war in 2022 and come as U.S. President Trump pushes for a ceasefire.
The White House is criticizing Democrats' lawsuit against President Donald Trump's attempt to reshape elections.
Thousands of people descended on Washington's National Mall, and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
The 2008 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team, Sylvia Fowles, Billy Donovan, Danny Crawford, and Micky Arison make up the rest of the Class of 2025.
More than 1,200 "Hands Off!" demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups.
The White House is criticizing Democrats' lawsuit against President Donald Trump's attempt to reshape elections.
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
Some Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips may contain undeclared milk allergens, Frito-Lay said.
As world leaders wrung their hands over President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcements, Argentine president Javier Milei was feted at Mar-a-Lago.
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, one of Britain's biggest carmakers, said Saturday that the pause would occur this month.
Wholesale egg prices are falling, with stores saying they're now lowering prices and easing restrictions. But tariffs could be an issue.
Thousands of people descended on Washington's National Mall, and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
More than 1,200 "Hands Off!" demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups.
The White House is criticizing Democrats' lawsuit against President Donald Trump's attempt to reshape elections.
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
The meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu comes amid a stepped-up offensive in Gaza that the Israeli military said is aimed at putting pressure on Hamas to release the remaining hostages.
Heather Barry, now 36, is among the rising number of younger adults being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
In a last-minute move Wednesday, the Trump administration excluded pharmaceuticals from its retaliatory tariffs, giving consumers a break for now.
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
The additional layoffs at the National Institutes of Health come less than a week after the initial wave of cuts in Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s restructuring.
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday that he expects about 20% of fired employees may have been cut by mistake, and some could be brought back, following widespread layoffs directed by the Department of Government Efficiency.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers Farlis Almonte and Ricardo Rodriguez were assigned to immigration inspection booths at the San Ysidro Port of Entry.
As world leaders wrung their hands over President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcements, Argentine president Javier Milei was feted at Mar-a-Lago.
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, one of Britain's biggest carmakers, said Saturday that the pause would occur this month.
The meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu comes amid a stepped-up offensive in Gaza that the Israeli military said is aimed at putting pressure on Hamas to release the remaining hostages.
The attacks were among the deadliest on Kryvyi Rih since the start of the war in 2022 and come as U.S. President Trump pushes for a ceasefire.
Why are concert tickets so expensive and so frustratingly hard to get? Brook Silva-Braga spent a year talking to artists, fans, scalpers, and executives from Ticketmaster and StubHub in search of answers.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Valerie June makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The self-taught multi-instrumentalist from Western Tennessee has released three albums since 2013 and performed alongside musical legends. This Friday, she will unveil her highly anticipated fourth studio collection "Owls, Omens and Oracles." From "Owls, Omens and Oracles," here is Valerie June with "Endless Tree."
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Valerie June makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The self-taught multi-instrumentalist from Western Tennessee has released three albums since 2013 and performed alongside musical legends. This Friday, she will unveil her highly anticipated fourth studio collection "Owls, Omens and Oracles." From "Owls, Omens and Oracles," here is Valerie June with "All I Really Wanna Do."
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Valerie June makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The self-taught multi-instrumentalist from Western Tennessee has released three albums since 2013 and performed alongside musical legends. This Friday, she will unveil her highly anticipated fourth studio collection "Owls, Omens and Oracles." From "Owls, Omens and Oracles," here is Valerie June with "Joy, Joy!"
TikTok faced a Saturday deadline to find a U.S. buyer or face a potential ban. President Trump announced an extension on Friday. A deal was at the finish line but China pulled back due to Trump's tariff announcement. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
Primates possess special anatomical structures in their throats called vocal membranes, allowing for yodeling at higher octaves, researchers found.
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
From breaking records to breaking barriers, astronaut Peggy Whitson shares what it feels like to see Earth from space.
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
The Korea Coast Guard said they had found two tons of what they suspect to be pure cocaine on a Norwegian-flagged ship.
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged in the U.K. with several counts related to rape and sexual assault allegations, London's Metropolitan Police announced. This comes after claims by four women emerged in 2023. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
Arul Carasala was shot and killed by a man who approached him at his parish rectory in Seneca, Kansas, church officials said.
The brutal killings of two students within days of each other have unleashed a wave of anger and calls for a "cultural revolution" against violence towards women.
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
The dust devil was about 210 feet wide, NASA said, but likely didn't last long after consuming the smaller whirlwind.
Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who has completed 10 spacewalks and spent 675 days in orbit, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her historic career and upcoming induction into the Hall of Fame.
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
Thousands of people descended on Washington's National Mall, and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Why are concert tickets so expensive and so frustratingly hard to get? Brook Silva-Braga spent a year talking to artists, fans, scalpers, and executives from Ticketmaster and StubHub in search of answers.
This Sunday, Scott Pelley reports on an American doctor who volunteers in Gaza, and from Qatar, where medical teams work to rehabilitate children injured in the war.
CBS News has learned that Elon Musk's DOGE is setting its sights on the Peace Corps. The agency could face similar job cuts that other government departments have felt since President Donald Trump tasked the billionaire with slashing the federal workforce. The blueprint for Musk's cost-saving measures can be traced to another world leader elected in 2024: Argentina's Javier Milei.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Valerie June makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The self-taught multi-instrumentalist from Western Tennessee has released three albums since 2013 and performed alongside musical legends. This Friday, she will unveil her highly anticipated fourth studio collection "Owls, Omens and Oracles." From "Owls, Omens and Oracles," here is Valerie June with "Endless Tree."
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Valerie June makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The self-taught multi-instrumentalist from Western Tennessee has released three albums since 2013 and performed alongside musical legends. This Friday, she will unveil her highly anticipated fourth studio collection "Owls, Omens and Oracles." From "Owls, Omens and Oracles," here is Valerie June with "All I Really Wanna Do."