Bolton Pleads Guilty to Unauthorized Possession of a Document Related to National Defense

John Bolton in Oval Office with President Donald Trump, 2019

John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty Friday to unauthorized possession of a document related to national defense.

The count was one of 18 charges in the indictment. The count usually carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, but both sides have agreed to a maximum of five years, Fox News reported. 

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Commentary: Rental Prices Plummet Across Nationwide as Immigration Laws Are Enforced

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Rental prices for the 46 million Americans who rent their homes are finally reversing, and there’s speculation President Donald Trump’s border security and deportation policies are a driving factor. With over three million illegal aliens either voluntarily leaving the country or deported since President Trump took office according to the Department of Homeland Security, rental homes are freeing up for U.S. citizens across major metro areas.

According to the latest Apartment List National Rent Report released May 27, rental prices are down 1.5 percent nationally compared to one year ago. This is the lowest year over year rent increase since 2017. For comparison, the year over year rent growth in 2022 during the Biden Administration was 17.7 percent.

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Emily Hackett Releases New Album ‘Must Be Present to Win’

Emily Hackett

I always appreciate those artists who gave me a chance way back when I had little experience or reputation to rely on. Emily Hackett is one of the artists I featured back in 2018, and I am privileged to continue championing her projects.

Hackett is the rare songwriter who doesn’t just pour her heart into her lyrics—she inspires every listener to reach a deeper honesty in their own lives. With her debut full-length album, Must Be Present to Win, the Nashville-based singer-songwriter crafts a deeply personal body of work about learning to live in the moment, even when your mind is stuck somewhere between what was and what might be.

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