Portman says IRS provision dropped from bipartisan infrastructure bill
Senator Portman announced the IRS enforcement measure to fund nearly 1 trillion in infrastructure spending is off the table due to GOP pushback and a separate 3.5 trillion plan. He cited bipartisan talks and upcoming leadership decisions as negotiations continue.
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Vaccination push and renewed mask rules amid rising COVID cases
U S Surgeon General Vivek Murthy urges inoculations as cases rise and mask rules return in Nevada Los Angeles San Francisco and Missouri officials vary on restrictions. Governor Kay Ivey highlights personal responsibility while Spring field faces misinformation hampering vaccination efforts.
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Pegasus spyware crackdown questions NSO licensing
A consortium reports 67 smartphones tested for Pegasus infections with 23 compromised and 14 showing attempted access. Amnesty Lab found targeted Android and iPhone devices, while NSO disputed methods and argued licenses cover only vetted clients. The investigation links numbers to 10 country clusters including Mexico and the UAE, raising concerns about human rights abuses and state surveillance.
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