U.S.-Iran Tensions: Iran says it has suspended indirect talks with the U.S. after Israel’s Lebanon strikes, while the U.S. and CENTCOM report continued military actions tied to drone and radar threats—raising the odds of a diplomatic breakdown. Capitol Riot Accountability: The first Jan. 6 Capitol rioter convicted of a felony was sentenced to eight months for obstructing a joint session, with the judge calling out the political symbolism of the attack. Immigration Enforcement Protest: New Jersey began a nightly curfew around the ICE detention facility amid ongoing activist protests over detainee conditions. Kennedy Center Fight: A federal judge ordered President Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center, ruling Congress—not the board—controls the institution’s official name. Cybersecurity: The U.S., EU, NATO and others blamed China-linked hackers for a Microsoft Exchange cyberattack affecting government and private networks. Border Crime: Authorities discovered a cross-border tunnel between Tijuana and San Diego’s Otay Mesa, tied to alleged weapons and drug trafficking. Elections & Courts: Redistricting appeals head to the Supreme Court, while multiple state primaries set up high-stakes races. Business & Money: Wall Street watched oil jump as U.S.-Iran tensions escalated; separate reporting highlights U.S. financial literacy hitting a decade low.