Investigation Overview - FBI is conducting court-authorized activity at M Street in Washington DC, potentially related to an office used by John Bolton [1][2] - The home search was conducted in Bethesda, Maryland, a different jurisdiction [1] - A judge found probable cause to authorize the raid at both locations [2] Legal and Procedural Aspects - Case agents focus on facts and evidence when preparing a warrant, which is then reviewed up the chain of command [4] - Evidence must be current for a judge to approve a search warrant [4][5] - Sensitive investigations require multiple levels of review within the FBI and the Department of Justice [6] Strategic Considerations - Surveillance of the office was likely conducted to prevent the removal or destruction of documents [8] - If a warrant was issued for the house, it's likely there was evidence suggesting documents might be at the office [7] - Authorities likely surveilled the house to know Bolton's location before searching the office [8]