Is Thanksgiving a federal holiday? What about Black Friday?The day after Thanksgiving Day has come to be known as “Black Friday,” the unofficial first day of holiday shopping in the U.S.By Federal Times staff5 months ago
Senate looks to speed ahead on temporary funding, avert shutdownThe spending bill does not include the White House’s nearly $106 billion request for wartime aid for Israel and Ukraine.5 months ago
Bidens open holiday season, serve Thanksgiving meal to service membersThe official White House Christmas tree was delivered Monday and the Bidens helped serve a Thanksgiving-style dinner on a North Carolina Marine Corps base.17 months ago
Why do US presidents ‘pardon’ turkeys at Thanksgiving?President George H. W. Bush granted the first official “pardon” of a turkey in 1989, a tradition that continues today.By Federal Times staff17 months ago
Bidens to serve up ‘Friendsgiving’ dinner for military familiesCelebrity chef Robert Irvine is preparing the troops a holiday meal.By Karen Jowers17 months ago
Congress passes deal to avert Thanksgiving government shutdown, but December shutdown loomsLawmakers passed a budget extension until Dec. 20, preventing a funding disruption for now.By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould4 years ago