Abbe Lowell is a prominent American defense attorney known for defending high-profile figures. He has represented political figures such as Charles Keating and Gary Condit, and remains a leading figure in complex criminal and political-legal defense.
Former national security adviser John Bolton has pleaded guilty in a Maryland federal court to illegally retaining classified information. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 28, with a maximum five-year sentence and a $2.25 million fine. He has agreed to debriefing, community service, and forfeiture of his federal pension.
The White House has told Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Cook that the president is "considering" removing her and has given her until Aug. 26 to answer mortgage-fraud allegations. The letter, signed by Dan Scavino and dated Aug. 5, revives claims first raised in 2025 after the Supreme Court this year blocked an earlier firing attempt.
The White House has renewed its effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage‑related allegations. Cook has responded with a formal filing arguing there is no legal basis for her removal; the Supreme Court previously blocked a firing attempt and left room for due process.