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8/22: Red and Blue

Why Justice Dept. wants Mar-a-Lago affidavit sealed; Dr. Fauci to step down from government roles in December

Trump's lawyers file motion for "special master" in Mar-a-Lago search

Former President Trump's lawyers have filed a court motion asking for an independent arbitrator, called a special master, to review evidence from the the Mar-a-Lago search. CBS News' chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the case.

Trump legal team requests "special master" to review Mar-a-Lago documents

In a new lawsuit, former President Donald Trump has filed a motion asking that a special master be named to review the documents seized by the FBI at his Mar-a-Lago residence earlier this month. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and law professor Kim Wehle joined CBS News' Matt Pieper to discuss.

Rise in threats toward federal officials after Mar-a-Lago search

Threats against law enforcement have soared since the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago. A judge cited those threats in a memo Monday about the affidavit used in the search. CBS News' homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the memo and Trump's motion to appoint a "special master" in the case.

Qatar reportedly detains workers protesting late pay ahead of World Cup

At least 60 foreign workers who protested going months without pay were detained, and some were deported, an advocacy group says.

U.S. and South Korea begin biggest military drills in years

The drills could draw an angry response from North Korea, which has dialed up its weapons testing activity to a record pace.

Justice Department faces deadline to provide Trump search affidavit

The Justice Department has until Thursday to release a redacted copy of the affadvit used to justify the FBI's search of former President Trump's primary residence in Mar-a-Lago. Debra Alfarone has more.

Dozens dead in flash floods in Afghanistan and Pakistan

"The exact number is not clear for the time being, and the people have gone to remove the dead bodies," said the head of an Afghan province's natural disaster response authority.

Basketball player saves referee's life after heart attack

When a referee had a heart attack during a game, one of the players stepped in to save him. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."

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