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Taiwan’s president hopes to deepen US security exchanges

Taiwan’s president met with ex-US national security adviser John Bolton, who may run for president in 2024, to discuss future cooperation on China.

By Ap Reports

5 weeks ago

In this Sept. 30, 2019, file photo, former national security adviser John Bolton gestures while speakings at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.

Iranian charged in plot to murder former National Security Advisor John Bolton

The murder-for-hire was reportedly in response to the U.S. assassination of Qassim Soleimani, commander of the Revolutionary Guard's elite Quds Force.

10 months ago

Justice Department drops lawsuit, grand jury probe over Bolton book, lawyer says

Former national security adviser John Bolton’s lawyer described the government’s efforts to block the book as part of a “politically motivated order” by Trump.

24 months ago

Trump repeats questionable NATO funding claims in GOP convention speech

President Donald Trump again claimed credit for an agreement by NATO members to increase spending on their own defense during his Republican convention speech.

3 years ago

Trump: Former adviser Bolton faces charges if book released

The former national security adviser could face a “criminal problem” if he doesn’t halt plans to publish a new book, said the president and attorney general.

3 years ago

Bolton critical of North Korea in first speech since ouster from Trump administration

Former national security adviser John Bolton gave a characteristically pessimistic outlook on the prospects for getting North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons as he made his first public appearance since he was ousted from his post by President Donald Trump.

4 years ago