John Bolton
Where Things Stand: Just The Latest DOJ Attempt To Do Trump’s Bidding 
This is your TPM afternoon briefing.
We learned this morning that DOJ prosecutors are investigating the publication of former National Security Adviser John Bolton’s new tell-all memoir about his time in the White House, a twist in the increasingly unsurprising narrative that President Trump’s been loudly building since he appointed Bill Barr his attorney general.
Why DOJ’s Hail Mary Bid To Block John Bolton’s Book Is Such A Reach
When the Justice Department shows up to court on Friday to argue in favor of blocking John Bolton’s book, it will have in front of it a very daunting — if not impossible — task.
