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Bolton pleads not guilty

Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton pleaded not guilty Friday to all 18 counts related to the improper handling of classified materials after surrendering to federal authorities in Maryland.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy Sullivan explained the charges to Bolton and asked if he understood them and the potential penalties of up to 10 years per count and a maximum fine of $250,000 per count. 

"I do your honor," Bolton said during his arraignment at the federal courthouse in Greenbelt, Md…Read more

Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton, arrives for his arraignment at the Greenbelt Federal Courthouse in Greenbelt, Md., on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.  (Rod Lamkey, Jr./AP)

White House

RATE AND SEE: Fed's Miran downplays impact of Trump’s tariffs on growth, inflation

F-BOMB: Trump says Venezuela's Maduro doesn’t want to ‘f*** around’ with the US

'BAD BLOOD': Trump says 'tremendous bad blood' between Zelenskyy, Putin delaying peace deal despite Middle East momentum

President Donald Trump, left, greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington.  (Alex Brandon/AP)

BLUE SLIP BLUES: Trump rips 'stupid and outdated' Senate tradition blocking US attorney nominees

World Stage

WEAPONS SWAP DEAL: Zelenskyy pitches Trump on Ukraine drone-for-Tomahawk missile exchange as president weighs escalation concerns

Capitol Hill

TRUMP CARD: EXCLUSIVE: Karoline Leavitt slams Hakeem Jeffries as 'stone-cold loser' after he attacks her as 'demented'

DIGITAL DAMAGE: Deleted posts urging violence haunt Democratic Senate hopeful in Maine race

RIGHTS IN LIMBO: Government shutdown is putting gun owners rights at risk, House Republicans warn

A group of 30 House GOP lawmakers are pushing for the ATF to reclassify federal employees, warning the shutdown is risking gun owners' rights. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images; Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images)

Across America 

AG SPEAKS OUT: Jason Miyares touts record on crime, fentanyl as Jones scandal roils Virginia race

SENATE SABOTAGE: Trump’s US attorneys in blue states face legal challenges that could upend key prosecutions

SPACE RACE REDUX: Musk ally Jared Isaacman makes comeback bid for NASA administrator role after May withdrawal: report

VIOLENCE EXPOSED: Lawyers guild's alleged ties to Antifa spark call for DOJ probe

NO 'CHAOS' ALLOWED: Abbott orders Texas National Guard to Austin in advance of 'Antifa-linked protest'

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a bill signing in the State Capitol on April 23, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

FOLLOW THE MONEY: Soros foundation helping fund anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests nationwide

MILLIONS EXPECTED: ‘No Kings’ movement and what it wants: Inside the message driving Saturday’s nationwide protests

POLITICAL VIOLENCE: Democrats’ ‘unity’ dinner draws backlash over anti-Trump ‘86 47’ sign linking MAGA to Nazis

RULES FOR ME: Hochul's office silent when pressed if she sticks by 'no one is above the law' belief amid AG's indictment

TRUST DEFICIT: Mamdani ripped by rivals for unpopular stance during fiery NYC debate

Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, left, speaks during a mayoral debate with Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, center, and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in New York City. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis, Pool)

YOUR HONOR: Who is Judge Chuang, the Obama appointee assigned to John Bolton's case?

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