President Trump announced the release of U.S. citizen Dena Karari as acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced a Senate confirmation hearing.

Roger Rogoff was dismissed via email shortly after being appointed by federal judges to the Western District of Washington. Rogoff now plans to challenge the legality of the firing.

John Bolton pleaded guilty to one count of illegally retaining national defense information, agreeing to a $2.25 million fine and the forfeiture of his federal retirement pay.