Ex-national security adviser expected to plead guilty in classified files case ^28.1%

The Washington Post - By Katie Mettler - 6/26/2026, 9:00 AM

Confirmation Bias 82.8% - Framing Effect 82.8% - Negativity Bias 82.8%

John Bolton, who served as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser before becoming a vocal critic, is expected to plead guilty in federal court Friday to one count of retaining sensitive government information — a deal that could come with far less potential prison time than if he’d gone to trial and lost. more

John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified-documents case ^6.9%

The Washington Post - By Katie Mettler, Perry Stein, Jeremy Roebuck - 6/4/2026, 5:01 PM

Framing Effect 48.1% - Appeal to Authority 15.2% - Unattributed Quote 15.2%

John Bolton, a former national security adviser turned outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, is expected to plead guilty in a case involving his alleged mishandling of classified materials. Bolton pleaded not guilty in the case in October. A change-of-plea hearing is scheduled for June 26 before U.S. District Judge Theodore D.... more

Mexico to investigate US indictment of officials for alleged Sinaloa Cartel ties ^65.1%

AP News - By MEGAN JANETSKY, MARÍA VERZA - 4/30/2026, 4:00 PM

Negativity Bias 24.2% - Post Hoc (False Cause) 14.7% - Confirmation Bias 14.5%

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico is vowing an independent investigation of 10 current and former officials who have been indicted in the U.S. on charges of drug trafficking and illegal possession of weapons in connection with the Sinaloa Cartel. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday that she wouldn’t let foreign governments meddle... more

Federal judge temporarily changes grand jury rules after Trump effort to charge members of Congress ^65.8%

Fox News - By Eric Mack - 3/19/2026, 12:04 PM

Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, a frequent thorn in President Donald Trump's side, ordered court procedures to require notice when a grand jury refuses to approve an indictment, at least temporarily. The move, ordered earlier this month, follows the Trump administration’s failed effort to secure charges against six Democrat... more