Bolton pleads guilty on one count over storing classified notes; once U.S. ambassador to the U.N. and former national security adviser.
Recent attacks in the US, linked to ideological motives, highlight vulnerabilities as the counterterrorism system faces staffing and resource shortages amid escalating tensions with Iran. The FBI and other agencies are under strain following personnel purges and shifting priorities, raising concerns over national security readiness.
Recent violent incidents in the US, including a college shooting in Virginia and a synagogue attack in Michigan, are connected to Middle East conflicts. Perpetrators had terrorist backgrounds or links, raising security concerns as regional tensions escalate. Today’s date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026.
The US has suffered further military setbacks in Iran, with two warplanes shot down and a rescue operation underway. President Trump warns Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions and military actions intensify amid ongoing conflict and uncertainty about the war's end.
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly transmitting a threat against President Trump through a social media post showing seashells arranged to read “86 47.” The indictment marks a second case against Comey and comes amid broader discourse about political targeting within the DOJ and responses from Trump allies and critics.
Airlines have adjusted summer schedules and are temporarily suspending select routes in August–September because jet fuel costs have surged since the Iran conflict closed key shipping lanes. Carriers including American, easyJet and others have reduced seats, delayed route launches or paused services; travelers are being offered refunds or rebooking and face higher fares and fees.
The Trump administration has cancelled a White House AI executive order before a planned signing ceremony, arguing the move would not maintain U.S. lead in AI. A Pentagon official says AI is being used to speed target analysis, while Adm. Frank Bradley emphasizes safeguards to keep AI-assisted violence within intentional bounds.
Former national security adviser John Bolton has reportedly agreed to plead guilty to illegally retaining sensitive national security documents and will pay a fine exceeding $2 million, according to CNN. He is set for a Maryland rearraignment on June 26. The development follows an 2025 indictment on 18 counts related to mishandling classified material.