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John Bolton

Former White House national security adviser John Bolton arrives at the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, in Greenbelt, on June 26, 2026. (REUTERS/Tom Brenner)
Jun 26, 2026

Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents

John Bolton, a former national security adviser for President Donald Trump who has since become one of his fiercest critics, pleaded guilty in federal court in Greenbelt to mishandling classified information.

Former White House national security adviser John Bolton arrives at U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, in Greenbelt on Oct. 17, 2025. (REUTERS/Leah Millis)
Jun 4, 2026

Former Trump adviser Bolton to pay $2.25M to settle classified document charges, sources say

President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton is expected to plead guilty over mishandling classified documents, CNN reported.

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton's house is seen with a Montgomery County police vehicle outside, as FBI agents search the home in Bethesda on Aug. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Sep 15, 2025

Judge releases redacted document used to justify search of John Bolton’s home

A judge released a redacted affidavit tied to the FBI search of John Bolton’s home over classified records, citing national security concerns.

Jennifer Williams
Nov 7, 2019

John Bolton declines to appear for impeachment inquiry

Former national security adviser John Bolton failed to show up for an interview with impeachment investigators Thursday, making it unlikely that he will provide any testimony to the House about President Donald Trump's handling of Ukraine.