Former National Security Adviser John Bolton charged with eight counts of transmitting national defense information and ten charges of retaining national defense information; he pleaded not guilty and appeared in Greenbelt MD for his initial court appearance. Bolton, a vocal critic of the Trump administration, has long been associated with investigations into classified records. His public roles have included U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and senior NSC adviser under President Trump. Authorities searched his home and office in connection with classified records surrounding his activities. The Latest: Bolton arrived at a federal courthouse to participate in his first court appearance on charges accusing the former Trump administration national security adviser.