A 2020 criminal investigation into Bolton originated from allegations that Bolton had shared portions of his book draft with people not authorized to handle sensitive information before he obtained fi

On Aug. 22, 2025, the FBI searched former national security adviser John Bolton’s home in Bethesda, Maryland, and his Washington, DC, office as part of a criminal investigation into the potential mishandling of classified information.

Donald Trump's former personal attorney said the president has "crossed yet another name off of his enemies list."

Robert Hill called in sick to work when he heard about what was happening in his Bethesda, Maryland. Every major cable news network was broadcasting from a house just a few streets away, but Hill had to see it for himself.