RedState Weekly Briefing covers key political events: Russia-Iran, NC Senate, Sen. Kennedy, UAE-Iran, and U.S. currency changes....

Gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices have jumped, as the conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran chokes off oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz....

Funding spikes and liquidations point to positioning build-up, with direction hinging on whether buyers can defend support....