Overview

• Federal agents searched John Bolton's Washington-area residence on Friday, and authorities have not announced any charges.
• The New York Times and other outlets reported the search focused on whether Bolton shared or unlawfully retained classified material.
• FBI director Kash Patel posted on X that "no one is above the law" and said FBI agents are on a mission.
• President Trump told reporters he was not informed of the operation and criticized his former national security adviser.
• The New York Post reported, citing a Trump administration official, that Patel directly ordered the investigation, a claim not officially confirmed.