Markets and geopolitics are dominated by escalating tensions with Iran, where missile strikes on U.S. forces drove Brent oil prices above $90 per barrel and prompted President Trump to vow a firm response. Amid this volatility, the Federal Reserve voted 9-3 to hold benchmark interest rates steady between 3.5% and 3.75%. Domestically, political attention remains intensely focused on Dr. Anthony Fauci, who invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a contentious Senate hearing and now faces a separate investigation by the Florida Attorney General for potential state-level offenses. Other key developments include the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence and the administration's announcement of a major renovation project at Washington Dulles International Airport. Corporate news remained mixed, as market activity reflected broader concerns regarding inflation and the evolving geopolitical landscape.