THE WATERBURY TIMES|Published Nov 20, 2025 5:32AM

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

Top Trending US News | National Headlines Update

A quick look at today’s top trending stories across the United States:

• Judge Advances Contempt Inquiry Over Deportation Policies
  A federal judge is pressing forward with a contempt inquiry examining the administration’s handling of deportation rules, raising new national questions about immigration enforcement.
• Former Harvard President Larry Summers Steps Back From Teaching
  Larry Summers has paused his teaching duties as investigators review his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, putting renewed scrutiny on elite academic institutions.
• House Unanimously Backs Measure to Remove Controversial Provision
  In a rare moment of full bipartisan unity, the House voted unanimously to strip a disputed measure from a major funding bill.
• Justice Department Makes Unexpected Admission in Comey Case
  The DOJ issued a surprising acknowledgment related to the James Comey investigation, adding another twist to long-running political and legal debates.
• NASA Releases First Images of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
  NASA unveiled the first-ever close-up images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, giving scientists an early look at the rare visitor traveling through our solar system.

Around the Country This Morning: Key National Headlines to Start Your Day

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