Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins Dan Peris, Ed Mills, and Stephanie Roth to discuss the volatile Middle East landscape. They analyze the Iran-Israel military tensions and their potential impact on U.S. diplomacy. The group also delves into the complexities of stock buybacks, critiquing their effectiveness and discussing political dynamics ahead of elections. Additionally, insights on the labor market and improving financial conditions for lower-end consumers reveal a nuanced picture of the economy.