The primary signal this hour centers on escalating tensions with Iran. Reports indicate the U.S. and Israel are coordinating plans to strike Iranian energy-related targets, while the administration has ordered fresh military strikes and energy executives warn that the conflict will keep fuel prices elevated. These geopolitical risks overlap with domestic security concerns, specifically federal warnings regarding cyberattacks on water systems potentially linked to Iran. In the markets, investors are navigating this instability alongside mixed corporate performance; Amazon shares surged on strong cloud revenue, yet broader market sentiment remains volatile as economic data paints an ambiguous inflation picture. Meanwhile, the federal government continues to advance its policy agenda, including moves to restrict the use of anti-redlining laws and the ongoing implementation of the 'en bloc' procedure for faster executive branch confirmations.