The Justice Department said on August 29 it opposes the release of an FBI affidavit justifying a search warrant used to remove documents from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. The federal court in West Palm Beach is seen on August 18.
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The Justice Department said on August 29 it opposes the release of an FBI affidavit justifying a search warrant used to remove documents from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. The federal court in West Palm Beach is seen on August 18.
Mandatory Credit: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg/Getty Images

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What to watch for at Thursday's hearing in Trump's bid for a special master over documents seized at Mar-a-Lago

After an explosive court brief and picture of classified documents from Mar-a-Lago earlier this week, the Justice Department will argue in court Thursday against a request by former President Donald Trump that a so-called special master be appointed in to review the evidence the FBI seized at his Florida resort last month.