A snapshot of a violent, divided America — bad news for anyone hoping political tempers will cool, and a reminder of how deeply the economy now leans on weapons.

• Two dog owners in Ohio pulled guns on each other during an argument over Trump, and both now face charges.
• Mass shootings are frequent enough that one Georgia city went under curfew after a block party shooting killed two.
• The money angle: state and federal leaders are competing to land defense deals, like a multi-billion-dollar shipyard and manufacturing project in Maryland promising thousands of jobs.
• Trump and Maryland's governor Wes Moore are publicly fighting over who gets credit for that deal, while nobody can explain how the promised 40% taxpayer stake would actually work.
• Rubio criticizes Iran for spending on militias instead of roads, even as Washington brags about its own military spending.

Outlook: Expect more of the same — defense money flowing into local economies, political anger staying hot, and no sign either trend reverses soon.