Morning Wire Evening Wire: Bolton Surrenders & ICE’s Application Spike | 10.17.25
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Oct 17, 2025 John Bolton's legal troubles deepen as he turns himself in over an indictment for mishandling classified documents. The Trump administration escalates tensions by filing terrorism charges against alleged Antifa members. A fierce New York mayoral debate showcases rising candidate Zoran Mamdani amid fierce attacks. Meanwhile, a recruitment blitz leads to a surge of 175,000 applicants for ICE. Warner Bros. Discovery stands firm against calls to boycott Israeli film institutions, citing anti-discrimination principles.
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Bolton Faces Serious Classified-Info Charges
- John Bolton surrendered after being indicted for mishandling classified materials and faces multiple counts that could carry long prison terms.
- Legal experts warn the charged disclosures could reveal sources and methods, posing serious national security risks.
Allegations Of Lawmaker Phone Surveillance
- A letter led by Senator Marsha Blackburn alleges Jack Smith subpoenaed phone logs of Republican lawmakers around January 6th.
- Lawmakers call for referrals to professional oversight bodies and call the action a politicized surveillance effort.
Antifa Charged As Terror Organization
- The Trump administration filed terrorism charges against two alleged Antifa members tied to a Texas detention-center attack.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Antifa will be prosecuted as a left-wing terrorist organization.