John Bolton, former national security adviser, was indicted Thursday. Prosecutors say he shared 1,000+ pages of classified documents with two unauthorized relatives from 2018 to August 2025.
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Charged with 8 counts of transmitting and 10 counts of retaining national defense information.
Government Shutdown Enters Third Week
The federal shutdown hits Day 20. Senate Republicans failed to pass a funding bill 51-45 on Thursday.
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4,000 federal workers laid off so far.
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Judge Susan Illston halted reductions-in-force, calling them unlawful.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson warns the U.S. may face one of the longest shutdowns in history.
Chicago Judge Orders ICE Agents to Wear Body Cameras
Federal judge Sara L. Ellis required immigration agents in Chicago to wear body cameras after reports of force against civilians.
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DHS criticized the order, citing constitutional concerns.
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Over 1,500 detainees since Operation Midway Blitz began in September.
Trump-Putin Summit Set for Budapest
Trump and Putin agreed to meet in Budapest to discuss ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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Trump called the phone conversation “cordial” on Truth Social.
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Met with Zelensky at the White House, a tense session with no missile approval.
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Summit expected in the next two weeks amid ongoing civilian casualties.
