The FBI searched the Bethesda, Maryland, home and the Washington office of former Trump National Security Adviser John R. Bolton as part of an investigation into his handling of classified records, according to people familiar with the matter. Here’s what you need to know about the federal investigation:

The FBI search operation

Federal agents target Bolton’s properties for classified records investigation:

The Trump administration response

President and Vice President address Bolton investigation:

The Justice Department messaging

FBI Director and Attorney General signal law enforcement priority:

The previous legal battles

Bolton faced earlier probe during Trump’s first term:

The book controversy details

Bolton’s memoir sparked classified information dispute:

The personal attacks exchange

Trump and Bolton traded harsh criticisms:

The retribution presidency claims

Bolton alleges Trump targeting critics systematically:

The broader investigation pattern

Federal officials launch probes into multiple Trump critics:

The Bolton background

Former adviser’s extensive government service history:

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