Lawmakers pass Inflation Reduction Act; Right wing backlash to FBI’s raid of President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago ensues with threats; Thousands of Kaiser mental health workers strike

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• Senate advances Inflation Reduction Act, that in part, lowers high drug prices for some Americans.
• Thousands of Kaiser mental health workers go on strike after failed labor negotiations.
• Santa Clara County to receive $2.5 million to address increase in youth mental health struggles.
• Iran denies involvement but justifies attack against author Salman Rusdie, who was stabbed, may lose eye.
• Right wing backlash to FBI’s raid of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate ensues with threats.
• Immigrant advocates celebrate 10-year anniversary of DACA as it faces a legal challenge in court.
• Starbucks accuses National Labor Relations Board of improper actions amidst wave of unionization at stores.
• Delegation of Democrats to visit Taiwan after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi trip.
• Recall attempt of Los Angeles District Attorney, George Gascon fails.

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