Why the Bolton indictment is different from the Comey & James indictments
MSNBC·2025-10-17 04:05

Legal & Political Developments - Former Trump official John Bolton was indicted on 18 counts related to retaining or transmitting classified information [1] - Trump reacted to Bolton's indictment by calling him a "bad person" [1] - Bolton denied any illegal activity, referencing a prior email hack and lack of charges during the previous administration [1] - The report mentions indictments against other Trump critics, including former FBI Director Jim Comey and New York Attorney General Leticia James [1] - The White House is reportedly planning to install Trump loyalists in the IRS criminal unit, potentially to target left-leaning groups [2][3] Government Shutdown & Policy - The Senate failed to pass a clean funding bill, leading to the government shutdown entering its 17th day [1] - Senate Majority Leader John Thune offered Democrats a vote on ACA subsidies in exchange for reopening the government [4] - Republicans argue that ACA subsidies were temporary and should not be extended, while Democrats seek to extend them [8] - The public is currently blaming both parties for the government shutdown, according to Reuters/Ipsos polls [6] Healthcare & Affordable Care Act (ACA) - Republicans are revisiting attacks on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), arguing it's a disaster and shouldn't receive more funding [9][10] - Despite Republican attacks, the ACA remains popular because it has significantly reduced the number of uninsured Americans and provides healthcare for people with pre-existing conditions [11][12]