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Andre Simons runs an FBI unit that works to stop shootings before they happen, and in the past year his behavioral team has tackled 150 cases -- not one resulting in violence

Andre Simons runs an FBI unit that works to stop shootings before they happen, and in the past year his behavioral team has tackled 150 cases -- not one resulting in violence. When the unit gets a heads up about threatening behavior, analysts work to re-direct the subject to mental health treatment, monitoring or custody. Bob Orr reports.

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White House expands FBI inquiry into Kavanaugh

President Trump has used "witch hunt" in reference to the FBI probe into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh -- and of course, investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller. However, unlike with Mueller, Mr. Trump has control over the FBI's inquiry. How the president handles that probe could reveal he and his allies might try to shape Mueller's inquiry. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post national political reporter Dave Weigel join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.

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