U.S.-Iran Shipping Shock: The U.S. widened strikes on Iran and disabled a tanker accused of trying to breach its naval blockade, while Iran warned it could target regional infrastructure and threatened to escalate attacks on U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan—raising new risks for Strait of Hormuz shipping and broader energy flows. Maritime Security & Supply Chains: With merchant shipping rerouted and operators avoiding the southern route, the blockade fight is already reshaping logistics routes and costs. Electric Aviation Infrastructure: Archer Aviation, BETA Technologies and Macquarie Capital launched ACES to electrify up to 250 eVTOL air-taxi sites nationwide by 2030, aiming to standardize charging for interoperable operations. Defense Industrial Base: JPMorgan Chase pledged $24M to boost Philadelphia shipbuilding workforce and defense supply-chain capacity, including a submarine assembly facility. Air Travel Operations: TSA says some airports use private screeners under the Screening Partnership Program, and a new TSA initiative aims to expand that model. Road Freight Policy: Trump said the U.S. will fast-track truck licenses for veterans and replace “illegal alien truck drivers” with military veterans, though eligibility details remain unclear. Health & Mobility: A new investment backs EVAC-1, a device meant to make ambulance transport safer for head/neck/spine injury patients.