Beneath the superficial calm, a targeted shooting near the White House just catalyzed the government’s shift to a full conflict footing. We break down how the administration's use of the Department of War to justify domestic militarization is masking a deeply fractured US economy structurally dependent on defense spending, a condition known as military Keynesianism. Learn why this dangerous Conflict Economy means you must increase your cash buffer, invest in defense sectors, and prepare for higher energy costs and blackout risks due to the massive 23-gigawatt resource gap. Understand the "defensive hardening" framework—from rigorous digital hygiene to securing backup power and legal readiness—to fortify your personal life against these converging risks.