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https://rollcall.com/2024/01/09/indiana-retirements-continue-as-rep-greg-pence-plans-to-exit/

Republican Rep. Greg Pence announced Tuesday that he won’t seek a fourth term, becoming the third member of Indiana’s House delegation, and the second this week, to call it quits after 2024.

“As a former Marine Officer, I approached the job with purpose,” Pence, the older brother of former Vice President Mike Pence, said on X. “After three terms, I’ve made the decision to not file for reelection.”

Pence joins Reps. Larry Bucshon, who announced his retirement Monday, and Rep. Victoria Spartz, who said last year that she would not seek reelection. Spartz has since told The Indianapolis Star that she may reconsider.

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Pence represents the 6th District, which includes a swath of eastern and central Indiana. Trump beat Joe Biden by 32 percentage points in the district, and the race for the seat this year is rated Solid Republican by Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales.

He is the 21st House member, and 12th Republican, to announce that they would not run again this year. Another 17 members are seeking other offices.

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Israeli Missiles Intercepted Over Syrian Port City Which Hosts Russian Navy

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/israeli-missiles-intercepted-over-syrian-port-city-which-hosts-russian-navy

The Syrian Army has told Reuters that Israeli missiles have targeted the Syrian port city of Tartous shortly before midnight Tuesday evening (local time).

Syria's air defenses reportedly intercepted the inbound missiles, with Al Mayadeen saying that at least two Israeli missiles were observed inbound. There are currently widespread reports of multiple explosions.

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The staunchly pro-government stronghold didn't even come under much Israeli fire throughout the totality of the Syrian proxy war.

Russian bases and assets are positioned in Tartous and nearby along the coast, a reality which has also ensured that Israeli strikes there remain relatively rare. The Russian Navy's only deep water Mediterranean port is located in Tartous.