•25 Years of Marriage: Erick marks his silver anniversary with humor before digging into how leadership, markets, and manufacturing all rely on long-term commitment, just like marriage.

•Hamas Defies Peace Plan: Despite returning several hostages, Hamas refuses to disarm and rejects President Trump’s Middle East peace framework. Erick explains the complex tribal and political divisions among Palestinians and why Arab nations are backing the U.S. approach.

•Powell Signals Rate Cuts: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hints that rate tightening is ending soon as inflation eases and the upper-middle-class drives limited growth. Still, labor participation remains low and employers hesitate to hire amid tariff pressures.

•GM Retreats from EVs: General Motors takes a $1.6 billion charge and pivots away from electric-vehicle production after federal subsidies end, admitting consumer demand isn’t there. Toyota’s hybrid strategy looks smarter by the day.

Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise.

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