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Morell: Justice Dept. inquiry crosses a line

Former CIA Acting and Deputy Director Michael Morell says President Trump and Attorney General William Barr "crossed a line" when they opened a Justice Department review into CIA analysts' judgment. The Trump administration says it is investigating the origins of the FBI's counterintelligence investigation into the president's campaign, related to Russian interference. Morell joined "Red & Blue" to discuss why he believes the inquiry goes too far.

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Attack on U.S. drone escalates Iran tension

CBS News senior national security contributor and former acting CIA director Michael Morell joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Iran’s recent announcement that it shot down an American drone. Morell explains that the drone was monitoring the Iranian Navy at the time of the attack, which he describes as “another step up the escalatory ladder” in tensions between the two nations. He also stressed that the U.S. and its allies must work together to stop the conflict from escalating further.

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