News Today – 1:08 PM 11/20/2025
As of 1:08 PM EST on Thursday, November 20, 2025, top news includes
a market rally driven by Nvidia’s strong earnings, a major shift in the CDC’s website language regarding vaccines and autism, and President Trump calling for the trial of six Democratic lawmakers for alleged sedition.
U.S. News & Politics
- Trump on Lawmakers: President Trump called for the arrest and trial of six Democratic lawmakers for “seditious behavior” after they released a video encouraging service members and intelligence officials to not follow illegal orders.
- CDC Website Changes: The CDC website section on vaccine safety was updated to reflect Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s skepticism, now stating that studies have not definitively ruled out a link between infant vaccines and autism, a reversal of previous agency guidance.
- Trump and the Fed: President Trump expressed frustration with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, reportedly saying he “would love to fire his ass” as the Fed remains split on the timing and pace of interest rate cuts.
- Epstein Files Bill: President Trump signed a bill ordering the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated she will follow the law but may redact some information, citing ongoing investigations.
- Immigration: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported a MS-13 gang leader wanted for murder in El Salvador.
Business & Economy
- Stock Market Rally: Wall Street is rallying, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite significantly higher, following a blockbuster earnings report from Nvidia that exceeded analyst expectations for profit and revenue. Nvidia’s stock was up around 3.9% early in the day, though it later turned negative, contributing to some market volatility.
- Walmart News: Walmart shares climbed over 6% after reporting strong sales and profits. The retailer also announced it will move its stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq.
- Jobs Report: A mixed U.S. jobs report has kept hopes alive that the Federal Reserve may still deliver more interest rate cuts.
International News
- Ukraine: At least 26 people, including three children, were killed in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Ternopil.
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More than half ofremains under Israeli military control, according to reports
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Thirteen people were killed when a passenger bus plunged off a bridge into a river.
