First Thing: Trump sues US government over FBI search of Mar-a-Lago

Ex-president seeks to prevent bureau from reading seized documents until court official weighs in. Plus, Fauci to step down

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Donald Trump has filed suit against the US government over the FBI's search of his Mar-a-Lago home in an effort to prevent agency officials from inspecting certain materials seized without third-party oversight.

Trump claims mistreatment by Biden administration. The suit filed called the search of the Florida home a shockingly aggressive move", adding: Law enforcement is a shield that protects Americans. It cannot be used as a weapon for political purposes."

U-turn. Earlier this year, Fauci bluntly said he would quit if Donald Trump managed to take the Oval Office back from Biden in the 2024 election. He previously indicated he would stay through Biden's first term and leave by January 2025.