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The Latest: Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty in classified information case
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· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the case and its implications are available from local news sources, including Yourbasin and Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ.
A former national security adviser has entered a guilty plea in a case involving classified information. John Bolton, who previously served in the Trump administration, pleaded guilty to illegally retaining such information. This development is part of a deal with federal prosecutors, which may allow Bolton to avoid prison time.
Bolton had been a critic of President Donald Trump after his time in the administration. Further details on the case and its implications are available from local news sources, including Yourbasin and Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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