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The Department of Justice on Friday released a redacted version of the affidavit  that led to the execution of a search warrant for former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence earlier this month.

Why it matters: The document, though heavily redacted, still provides  new details on the FBI's ongoing criminal investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents after losing the 2020 election and leaving the White House. 

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Read the FBI's redacted Mar-a-Lago search affidavit

It provides new details on the FBI's criminal investigation into former president Trump.

Mar-A-Lago on Aug. 8 in Palm Beach, Florida.

Mar-A-Lago on Aug. 8 in Palm Beach, Florida. Photo: Giorgio Viera/AFP via Getty Images

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2024 will be an election year like no other, as President Biden seeks re-election amid economic uncertainty, two wars and questions about his age. His likely foe, former President Trump, faces felony charges and vows revenge on his political enemies. Meanwhile, Americans generally are dissatisfied with those choices and are divided over immigration, race, education and more.

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