FBI raids John Bolton's home - latest updates

At around 07:00 ET (12:00 BST), FBI director Kash Patel posted on social media: "NO ONE is above the law... @FBI agents on mission." Shortly after, FBI co-director Dan Bongino and Attorney General Pam Bondi shared Patel's post, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy towards public corruption and the pursuit of justice.

While not explicitly mentioning the searches at John Bolton's home, these posts coincided with police activity. Live reporter Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu observed an FBI agent entering the office complex where Bolton works in Washington DC, with ongoing monitoring of police activity at Bolton's home.

FBI agents were seen leaving Bolton's Maryland property and his office in downtown Washington DC. In 2020, the Trump administration attempted to block Bolton's memoir, alleging it contained classified information. A federal judge allowed the book's publication but criticized Bolton for not following proper procedures.

Former President Trump launched a criminal investigation into Bolton, which was dropped in June 2021. Bolton, a vocal Trump critic, served as National Security Adviser and clashed with the administration. The FBI's search at Bolton's home is reportedly part of a probe into classified documents.

Reporter Bernd Debusmann Jr attempted to contact Bolton for comment but received no response. The FBI's search is related to a classified documents investigation, though not necessarily linked to Bolton's book. Bolton, a former ambassador and security adviser, has been critical of Trump and had his security clearance revoked.

FBI agents were seen at Bolton's home in Bethesda, Maryland, and his office in Washington DC. The FBI confirmed "authorized activity" in the area. The search is part of an ongoing investigation into classified documents. No charges have been filed against Bolton.

This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.