QtrendsJohn Bolton reaches plea deal in classified documents case
John Bolton, the former national security advisor to Donald Trump, has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors over the mishandling of classified national security information. The agreement means Bolton will plead guilty rather than face trial on charges related to retaining sensitive documents after leaving office. Multiple outlets including CNN, BBC, and the New York Times confirmed the deal, with sources saying Bolton is expected to appear in court soon. The case adds another chapter to the legal scrutiny surrounding former Trump administration officials.
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A newly released transcript reveals that Donald Trump's former attorney Todd Blanche was in charge of matters related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, according to testimony given to lawmakers. Separately, newly surfaced documents show how Epstein tried to control the damage as law enforcement closed in on him. The US House Judiciary Committee has also asked the Department of Justice to examine sexual abuse allegations made by a former Epstein assistant. The developments suggest continued momentum in the investigations surrounding Epstein's network.
Polish qualifier Maja Chwalińska has continued her remarkable run at the French Open, reaching the final as the lowest-ranked player to do so in at least 40 years. Her Cinderella story has captured global attention in the tennis world. In the other semifinal, Russia's Mirra Andreeva defeated Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in a match marked by political tension, with no handshake or photo after the match. The contrasting narratives of rising talent and geopolitical friction have defined this year's tournament.
The US House of Representatives has voted to restrict President Trump's authority to engage in military action against Iran, in what is seen as the strongest congressional rebuke of his foreign policy to date. Trump responded by calling Republicans who supported the measure 'unpatriotic,' deepening the rift within his own party. The vote reflects growing unease in Congress over the administration's approach to Iran. While the measure is largely symbolic and faces an uncertain future in the Senate, it signals significant political pushback.