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Impact of January 6 on GOP primaries in Wyoming and Alaska

The GOP primaries in Wyoming and Alaska offer a glimpse into how Republican voters feel about the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and former President Donald Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Nikole Killion for a special edition of "Red and Blue."

Employees walk out as job unhappiness soars

Fed up and frustrated, Amazon workers walked off the job, calling for a raise and safer conditions at a California facility. Thousands of health care workers are on strike. It's the latest in a number of walkouts and strikes amid a Gallup poll showing worker stress is at an all-time high. Elise Preston has the details.

Lawmakers push to see affidavit for FBI search at Mar-a-Lago

Lawmakers are demanding the Justice Department reveal more information about the documents found in the Mar-a-Lago search. CBS News' congressional correspondent Scott Macfarlane joined Tony Dokoupil and Tanya Rivero to discuss.

8/15: Red and Blue

Rudy Giuliani targeted in Georgia election investigation; Brittney Griner's lawyers appeal nine-year prison sentence

Concerns grow over possible resurgence of polio

There are concerns polio could be making a comeback, after it was detected in New York wastewater samples. In July, an unvaccinated person in Rockland County tested positive for the virus, the first U.S. case in a decade. Dr. Stella Safo, founder of Just Equity for Health, joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss polio and other health headlines.

FBI and DHS warn of extremist threats following Mar-a-Lago search

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have issued a joint bulletin warning of increased threats to law enforcement officials. The memo comes after the FBI executed a search warrant at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. The agencies say the threats are happening mainly online on social media sites, web forums and image boards. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins Lana Zak on CBS News to discuss.

FBI and DHS memo warns of increased threats following Mar-a-Lago raid

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security issue a memo warning of increased threats following the raid on Mar-a-Lago. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins "Red and Blue" for a deep dive into the memo and much more.

Rep. Liz Cheney facing tough primary on Tuesday

Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney is fighting to hold on to her seat as voters head to the polls in the primary on Tuesday. Cheney is facing off against trial attorney Harriet Hageman, who is backed by former President Trump. CBS News' chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and Fin Gomez, CBS News' political director, join "Red and Blue" to discuss the race and Tuesday's primaries in Alaska.

Rapper A$AP Rocky charged with assaulting former friend with a firearm

The 33-year-old rapper faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm.

Sacheen Littlefeather receives apology for mistreatment at 1973 Oscars

Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.