By D.M. Livingston|Published Nov 19, 2025 5:46 AM

Waterbury, CT- America wakes up to a wave of major national developments touching politics, security, education, and the courts. Here’s what’s moving across the country this morning:

• Epstein Files Stir New Scrutiny
Will President Trump really sign off if this reaches his desk?

• Saudi Crown Prince’s U.S. Visit Draws Global Attention
The Saudi Crown Prince’s visits the US, meets with President Trump

• Trump Pushes to Dismantle the U.S. Department of Education
Former President Donald Trump is signaling a major federal overhaul, renewing his call to eliminate or drastically reduce the U.S. Department of Education—an idea that could reshape schooling, funding, and state authority nationwide.

• Texas Redistricting Fight Hits a Wall
A federal court has blocked Texas from implementing key parts of its new redistricting effort, saying the proposed maps violate legal protections and could disenfranchise minority voters. State leaders are vowing to appeal.

• Judges Halt National Guard Deployment in Memphis Case
Federal judges have stepped in to block the deployment of National Guard forces to Memphis during a high-profile public safety dispute, warning that the move could escalate tensions rather than stabilize the situation.

This is your national snapshot. Stay here’s to what’s happening right here at home in Waterbury…