Just a few months ago, investors were still talking about a gentler 2026. Inflation had cooled from its post-pandemic highs, rate cuts were back in the conversation, and many on Wall Street were betting that the world’s major central banks could finally begin easing without reigniting the price spiral that defined the previous few years.
...Russia condemned a strike near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant, warning of radiological risks and deeper geopolitical fallout as investors brace for more market instability.
...The United States and Israel have launched coordinated strikes on Iranian targets, dramatically escalating tensions in the Middle East. Markets responded immediately.
...In a major policy shift, President Donald J. Trump announced the immediate resumption of U.S. nuclear weapons testing, declaring that America must maintain its strategic edge over rising rivals such as China and Russia.
...The Republican-led House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released a scathing report accusing former President Joe Biden’s White House aides of authorizing executive actions — including pardons and commutations — without the president’s personal approval, using a mechanical signature device known as the autopen.
...The conservative movement was shaken last week by the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder and leader of Turning Point USA (TPUSA). His passing leaves a tremendous void not only for his family, but also for millions of Americans who looked to him as a fearless advocate for freedom, faith, and the next generation of conservative leaders.
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