U.S. declares Strait of Hormuz mines cleared at six-month mark while energy experts dispute pipeline alternatives as reopening focus intensifies. Russia threatens strikes on UK military targets as intelligence reports say Putin sees U.S. weakened by Iran war. U.S., Japan, and South Korea to hold North Korea-focused nuclear missile drill as IAEA endorses Trump push for Kim Jong Un summit. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Iran announces no military vessels will be allowed in the Strait of Hormuz as Oman negotiates corridor arrangements. Baltic states mobilize as Russia threatens UK targets and signals potential tactical nuclear use in Ukraine. CIA Director Ratcliffe made a secret Moscow trip to warn Russia against NATO attacks. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Iran and Oman are negotiating a framework to partially reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran demands the U.S. lift its blockade first. The Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows core prices held steady at 3.3% annually in July. Pennsylvania has reported the first U.S. measles deaths this year as the outbreak continues spreading. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

A ship was disabled by attack in the Strait of Hormuz as tanker transits hit a three-month low amid Iranian threats of fines and detention. Treasury launched Operation Economic Outcast with sweeping Iran sanctions targeting shipping and oil trade, prompting China to warn of retaliation. US-Canada trade talks collapsed with Trump threatening 50% New Year's tariffs on vehicles while Carney prepares retaliatory measures. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Russia arrests citizens complaining about domestic fuel shortages as petrol station fights break out. Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic drops to single digits as Trump announces toughest sanctions in history on Iran. FBI foils ISIS-inspired bomb plot targeting New York State Capitol. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

US long-term bond yields surge again erasing Treasury Secretary intervention effect as debt hits $40 trillion. North Korea fires 10 missiles day after Trump curtails South Korea joint military exercises. US military conducts stealth operation to keep Strait of Hormuz open as Iran targets tankers. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

The UAE has halted all trade with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles toward UAE territory, marking a major Gulf escalation. Diesel prices have hit record levels around $170 per barrel as refining margins top $100, far outpacing crude oil price gains. President Trump paused the 50% Canada tariff for 72 hours, saying a deal is close. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Iran demands concessions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices climb and Trump says the U.S. is 'low-keying it' while military options narrow. Ukrainian drones killed 13 inside Russia in the deadliest attack in two years. Houthis struck Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery as regional energy infrastructure comes under fire. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Trump says Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz deal could come soon as shipping firms call proposal unfeasible and attacks continue with ADNOC reporting 15 vessel strikes this week. White House revives unprecedented effort to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling. US employment contracted by 23,000 jobs in July, the first monthly loss in years. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.

Iran is moving toward a deal with Oman to control the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to ban U.S. and Israeli vessels as commercial traffic dwindles. New U.S. intelligence warns Russia may provoke NATO with an armed incursion into member territory within weeks, amid dwindling U.S. munitions stockpiles. The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, the first monthly contraction in years. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.