China Taiwan Invasion Drills, Epstein Files Release, Verizon 13K Layoffs, US Jobs Report, Iran Cyber-Physical Attacks

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Good morning, everyone. It is Thursday, November 20, 2025. Here are today’s stories:

1. China Prepares Civilian Armada for Potential Taiwan Invasion

Reuters analysis of ship tracking and satellite imagery reveals China conducted large-scale summer 2025 drills integrating hundreds of civilian ferries, barges, and roll-on/roll-off vessels to rapidly land troops and equipment on beaches, rehearsing tactics for a possible Taiwan invasion. Naval experts say the exercises show China has moved beyond theoretical planning to concrete invasion preparations that could rival or exceed the scale of the WWII Normandy landings.

2. Trump Signs Bill Forcing Release of Epstein DOJ Files

President Trump signed bipartisan legislation, requiring the Justice Department to publicly release its full case files on Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, reversing his previous opposition. The bill, passed overwhelmingly by both House and Senate, aims to provide transparency and accountability for Epstein’s victims and the public. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called it a command for “full honesty” from the administration.

3. Verizon Announces 13,000+ Job Cuts and Store Restructuring

Verizon revealed it will eliminate over 13,000 positions in its largest-ever single round of layoffs as part of a major cost-cutting and restructuring plan. The company will also convert 179 corporate retail stores to franchised operations and close one location. The moves are intended to streamline operations amid competitive pressures.

4. U.S. Employers Added 119,000 Jobs in September

The first official jobs report since the end of the six-week government shutdown showed U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs in September 2025, indicating a rebound in hiring after earlier signs of slowdown. The data, delayed by the shutdown, provides the first clear post-shutdown snapshot of labor market health.

5. Amazon Warns of Iran-Linked Cyber-to-Physical Attacks

Amazon’s threat intelligence team identified a dangerous new trend called “cyber-enabled kinetic targeting,” where state-sponsored hackers (including Iran’s MuddyWater group, linked to MOIS) use cyber intrusions (hacking cameras, IoT devices, etc.) to gather real-time intelligence for planned physical attacks. The findings highlight a growing fusion of cyber and kinetic warfare capabilities.

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Sources: 

1. China Prepares Civilian Armada for Potential Taiwan Invasion 
2. Trump Signs Bill Forcing Release of Epstein DOJ Files 
3. Verizon Announces 13,000+ Job Cuts and Store Restructuring 
4. U.S. Employers Added 119,000 Jobs in September 
5. Amazon Warns of Iran-Linked Cyber-to-Physical Attacks