Bolton reaches plea deal over classified documents
John Bolton, former National Security Advisor under Donald Trump, has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors over the mishandling of classified national security information. The case centers on Bolton's retention of sensitive documents after leaving office and his subsequent book publication. The deal marks the first major criminal resolution involving a former senior Trump administration official. Bolton, once a vocal Trump ally turned fierce critic, avoids a potentially lengthy trial with this agreement.
The US House of Representatives has voted to end authorization for Trump's military actions against Iran, marking the strongest congressional rebuke yet of the administration's Iran policy. Trump decried the move as 'unpatriotic' and lashed out at Republican lawmakers who crossed party lines to support the measure. While the symbolic vote may face an uphill battle in the Senate, it reflects growing unease on Capitol Hill over the scope of presidential war powers. The vote comes amid escalating military engagements between US-allied forces and Iran.