Judge may side with Trump on special master

A Florida federal judge is signaling that she is likely to approve former President Donald Trump's request for a special master to oversee a review of materials the FBI seized from his Mar-a-Lago residence. Meanwhile, CBS News has obtained a letter from the director of national intelligence saying there will be a review of the seized documents to determine if they posed a risk to national security. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.

• Aug 29, 2022
• 06:51

Fallout continues over Mar-a-Lago search

The fallout over the search of former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence continues after the redacted affidavit authorizing the search. A CBS News poll found that 85% of Democrats believe the search was related to national security but only 20% of Republicans agree. Christina Ruffini reports.

• Aug 28, 2022
• 02:41

Morell says affidavit indicates "sloppiness" in the way classified documents were handled

The former deputy director and twice acting director of the CIA reacted to the unsealed affidavit used to justify the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago.

• Aug 28, 2022

Morell, Costa on Trump affidavit

The 38-page affidavit used to justify the search warrant at former President Donald Trump's residence at Mar-a-Lago was unsealed on Friday. Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, and former acting CIA director and CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell discuss the heavily redacted affidavit and what it could mean for Trump.

• Aug 28, 2022
• 06:43

CBS News poll: GOP House seat lead shrinks as Biden approval rises

Voters' views of economy, abortion, and Trump are also in the mix.

• Aug 28, 2022

Judge states her "preliminary intent" to appoint special master requested by Trump

Earlier this week, former President Donald Trump asked a court for a special master to review documents seized by the FBI from Mar-a-Lago.

• Aug 27, 2022

Director of national intelligence to review documents seized from Mar-a-Lago

In their Aug. 8 search at Mar-a-Lago, FBI agents seized 11 sets of classified documents.

• Aug 27, 2022

John Ratcliffe discusses Mar-a-Lago search

John Ratcliffe, the director of national intelligence under former President Donald Trump, spoke to CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge about the release of the redacted affidavit in the FBI search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.

• Aug 26, 2022
• 07:30

John Ratcliffe says nothing visible in affidavit justified "extreme" Mar-a-Lago search

John Ratcliffe was the director of national intelligence under former President Donald Trump.

• Aug 26, 2022

Special Report: Mar-a-Lago affidavit unsealed

The affidavit used to support the search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Florida residence, known as Mar-a-Lago, was unsealed on Friday. The judge who approved the warrant ruled Thursday that the affidavit could be released after officials redacted certain sensitive information. Major Garrett anchors a CBS News Special Report from Washington with reporting and analysis from Robert Costa, Catherine Herridge and Jeff Pegues.

• Aug 26, 2022
• 11:01

Mar-a-Lago search affidavit to be released Friday

More details on why former President Donald Trump's residence was searched by the FBI will be released Friday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "CBS News Mornings" to break down what we might learn.

• Aug 26, 2022
• 05:57

Read the redacted affidavit used to justify Mar-a-Lago search warrant

The heavily redacted affidavit filed as part of an investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of records was unsealed Friday.

• Aug 26, 2022

Judge orders release of redacted Mar-a-Lago affidavit

A federal judge has ordered the release of a redacted version of the Mar-a-Lago search affidavit. The legal document authorized the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate earlier this month. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe break down what this could mean.

• Aug 25, 2022
• 04:12

Judge reviews Mar-a-Lago affidavit redactions

A federal judge in Florida is reviewing the Justice Department's redaction proposal of the Mar-a-Lago search affidavit to decide what portions could be released to the public. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga breaks down what happens next.

• Aug 25, 2022
• 06:32

Justice Dept. submits redacted version of Mar-a-Lago search affidavit

A magistrate judge in Florida will now decide whether to unseal portions of the secret affidavit.

• Aug 25, 2022

Mar-a-Lago affidavit redaction deadline nears

The Department of Justice is set to submit their filing for what they want excluded when a judge decides to unseal the affidavit that lead to the search of Mar-a-Lago. Robert Costa joins "CBS News Mornings" ahead of the filing's submission to break down what's expected.

• Aug 25, 2022
• 04:52

Deadline in Mar-a-Lago search probe

Today is the deadline for the Justice Department to submit its redacted version of the affidavit used as the basis of the search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. The Florida judge who approved the search will then decide whether to release the redacted version to the public. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa discusses the latest from outside the West Palm Beach courthouse.

• Aug 25, 2022
• 06:03

New details on documents found at Mar-a-Lago

CBS News has confirmed more than 100 classified documents, comprising over 700 pages, were found during the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago. Former President Trump has filed a lawsuit against the government over the search. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins CBS News' Matt Pieper from Florida with more on that plus the primaries being held in the state today.

• Aug 23, 2022
• 07:42

Archives found 100+ documents with classified marking in first 15 Trump boxes

The letter contains new details about what concerned the National Archives about the White House documents Trump was keeping at his Florida estate.

• Aug 23, 2022

Trump fights federal investigation

Former President Donald Trump is challenging the FBI's Mar-a-Lago search and requesting a "special master" be appointed by the court to review the confiscated documents. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has the latest on the investigation, and then CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins us to discuss the potential impact on Trump's plans for 2024.

• Aug 23, 2022
• 07:05

Breaking down Trump's legal motion

Former President Trump is asking a court to appoint a special master in the Justice Department's investigation into documents removed from the White House. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports on the motion and CBS News legal contributor Keir Dougall provides analysis on the case.

• Aug 23, 2022
• 10:08

Trump legal team requests "special master"

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.

• Aug 22, 2022
• 11:36

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.

• Aug 22, 2022
• 07:16

Feds reviewing video of Mar-a-Lago storage areas

A U.S. official tells CBS News that federal investigators are evaluating video evidence that shows people at Mar-a-Lago accessing storage areas that contained classified documents -- part of what prompted the FBI to raid the estate. Robert Costa has the latest.

• Aug 22, 2022
• 02:18

Trump files motion over Mar-a-Lago search

He is calling for a special master to review documents seized during search of his Florida residence.

• Aug 22, 2022

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