Fox News Politics Newsletter: Bolton pleads not guilty

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Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton pleaded not guilty Friday to all 18 counts related to the improper handling of classified materials after surrendering to federal authorities in Maryland.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy Sullivan explained the charges to Bolton and asked if he understood them and the potential penalties of up to 10 years per count and a maximum fine of $250,000 per count. 

"I do your honor," Bolton said during his arraignment at the federal courthouse in Greenbelt, Md…Read more

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