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House Republicans are intensifying their investigation into potential retaliation against IRS whistleblowers who revealed allegations of political influence in the Hunter Biden probe. They are demanding answers from the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) about whether they contributed to alleged retaliation and a ‘smear campaign’ against IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler. The latest development comes after the IRS reportedly gave Shapley a 15-day ultimatum to either accept a demotion or resign, shortly after he discussed damaging evidence in an interview.

The U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen’s lawsuit alleging retaliation from former President Donald Trump over a tell-all book. The decision upholds a previous ruling that limited individuals’ ability to sue federal officials for constitutional violations. This development has positively impacted shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp, with DJT shares trading higher following the news.

Israel is poised to launch a retaliatory strike against Iran following a ballistic missile attack on Tel Aviv. The Israeli military has presented a list of potential targets to Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant, including sensitive sites. While the US has been informed of Israel’s plans, the specific targets remain undisclosed and could change at the last minute. This potential conflict raises concerns about escalating tensions and potential impacts on global energy markets and the upcoming US Presidential election.

Amid growing tensions between Iran and Israel, Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad visited Kharg Island, home to Iran’s largest oil terminal. This visit comes after Israel threatened retaliation for a recent missile attack by Tehran, raising concerns about potential attacks on Iranian oil facilities.

Following a major Iranian missile attack on Israel, the US is urging restraint while acknowledging Israel’s right to respond. President Biden has set a clear red line against targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, while the US is actively engaging with Israel to influence the nature of their retaliation.

Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah commander Hassan Nasrallah, targeting multiple locations including military bases and the Mossad headquarters. While Israeli officials claim to have intercepted most of the missiles, some did hit their targets, leaving significant damage.

Iran fired over 180 missiles at Israel, sparking threats of retaliation and escalating tensions in the Middle East. While Israel promised a ‘painful’ response, Iran warned of ‘vast destruction’ if Israel retaliates, raising fears of a wider conflict.

Ethan Evans, a former Amazon VP, has sparked controversy online by claiming the CEO of a startup he worked for seduced his wife in retaliation for his pushback at work. The claim has led to speculation and a surprising twist from someone claiming to be Evans’ ex-wife.

NetJets has terminated two prominent union leaders, including the NJASAP Vice President and Strategy Group chair, escalating tensions with its 3,430 unionized pilots. The union, NJASAP, alleges the firings are retaliatory and unlawful, citing the pilots’ recent successful contract negotiations. NJASAP plans to challenge the terminations through the contract-based dispute resolution process.

A shooting incident near a New York City migrant shelter on Randall’s Island left one woman dead and two others injured. The incident occurred early Monday morning as a crowd gathered to celebrate the results of Venezuela’s presidential election. Police believe the shooting was an act of retaliation for an earlier robbery. The suspect, who fled on a moped, remains at large.