U.S. Poised for Iran Strike, Housing Rebounds, Tensions Over Greenland, Major Verizon Outage

U.S. military prepares for possible strikes on Iran: The USS Roosevelt has been repositioned in the Persian Gulf as U.S. personnel evacuate bases across the Middle East.  Home sales surge as interest rates fall, but affordability worsens: Home sales jumped 5%, the strongest increase in two years, signaling renewed economic activity. However, rising median home prices and limited inventory continue to push first-time buyers and retirees out of the market. Greenland tensions strain U.S. relations with Denmark and Europe: Denmark and European allies are reinforcing defenses on Greenland amid concerns over U.S. intentions.  Major Verizon network outage raises concerns nationwide: Verizon experienced widespread service disruptions across multiple regions, including the East Coast, West Coast, and major metro areas. The cause remains unknown, with speculation ranging from equipment failure to potential cyber intrusion. 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.   Text ERICK to 33-777 for "Show Notes" and to stay updated on all things Erick Erickson. Stay grounded, stay informed, and keep the faith.