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Safeguarding sensitive information in D.C.

The U.S. government's ability to safeguard its most sensitive information is under fire. On Friday, former Vice President Mike Pence acknowledged "mistakes were made" after classified documents were recently found in his Indiana home. The discoveries with Pence, former President Trump and President Biden have prompted the National Archives to ask every living former president and vice president to check for classified records. But many in Congress are questioning why the executive branch was not more careful. Christina Ruffini is at the White House with the latest.

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Congress reacts to Biden documents probe

Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan says the investigation into classified documents found at President Biden's former office and home raises questions about the Justice Department. He spoke with Major Garrett for the upcoming episode of "The Takeout." Then CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined "Red and Blue" to break down where the investigation stands now that Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel.

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