The News Roundup for August 12, 2022
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Federal authorities searched former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, following a tip that he was keeping classified records at his home. The Inflation Reduction Act passed the House this week. The piece of legislation comes after reports there was no inflation in the month of July.And tennis superstar Serena Williams announced her intention to retire from the sport after the US Open.Meanwhile, Ukraine's nuclear operator says Russian forces are going to use the captured Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant as a source of power and a base for Russian forces. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's forces are moving against Russia, beginning their long-awaited southern counteroffensive.The U.S. is accusing Beijing of "provocative" and "irresponsible" actions after China rehearsed an attack on Taiwan. The drills are likely motivated by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island nation, a move that angered Chinese officials who feel their government should be consulted over foreign visits to the country's claimed territory.We cover all this and more during the News Roundup. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.
