WS #6020

The dominant signal in this window is the merger of former Israeli premiers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid to challenge Netanyahu in upcoming elections, which could introduce political uncertainty in Israel but has limited direct US market impact. Separately, Sen. Thom Tillis dropping opposition to Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation removes a key hurdle, increasing the likelihood of a smooth transition and potentially reducing policy uncertainty. The attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner remains a background risk but no new developments. Other items are noise: sports results, TV show teasers, routine market commentary, and stock-specific news without broad market implications.