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The Presidential Turkey Pardon

Every Thanksgiving the U.S. president grants clemency to a pair of turkeys. AP White House Reporter Darlene Superville explains the politics behind the annual event. Plus, Julie is joined by Janet Scanlon, Senior Marketing Manager for The Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington D.C., where the two birds stay in the lap of luxury ahead of their visit with President Trump.

The coronavirus pandemic ranks among one of the most consequential stories ever covered by The Associated Press in its 170-year history. Go inside the hard-hit areas and all the places in between with AP’s global team of journalists as the world tries to stem the spread of the virus. Five days a week, hosted by AP's Ralph Russo.AP's coverage of the 2020 election doesn't stop. We continue to present special episodes of Ground Game: Election 2020 in this feed as well.Original. Unbiased. Fact based. That’s what you get with the latest political news from The Associated Press. The AP’s Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace offers fresh insights and observations as she talks with newsmakers, reporters and editors on the biggest stories of the election. It’s the news you need from the ground up as America prepares to vote in Election 2020.