The 7 John Bolton indicted; Trump and Zelensky meeting; Roman gravestone discovery; and more
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Oct 17, 2025 John Bolton faces indictment over classified information mishandling, sparking a defense of his actions. Meanwhile, Trump and Zelensky discuss vital U.S. military aid, including Tomahawk missiles. Concerns arise as ICE expands its surveillance tactics, raising civil liberties alarm. The government faces a stalemate over budget negotiations, complicated by partisan issues. In a surprising twist, a couple finds a 1,900-year-old Roman gravestone in their backyard, with ties to history that captivate the imagination.
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Bolton Faces Serious Classified-Data Charges
- John Bolton was indicted on 18 counts for transmitting or retaining national defense information related to diary-like files shared with relatives.
- The charges carry up to 10 years per count and highlight tensions between classified handling and post-government publishing.
Zelensky Seeks Long-Range Missiles
- President Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to weigh supplying long-range Tomahawk missiles for deeper strikes into Russia.
- The possible missile supply links to upcoming Trump–Putin talks in Hungary as leverage in ending the war.
ICE Expands Surveillance Tech
- ICE has contracted advanced tech to identify people by iris or facial features and to monitor phones, social posts, and movements.
- Civil rights groups warn this could broaden surveillance beyond immigrant communities to Americans exercising First Amendment rights.