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Bolton’s plea, fear grips Wall Street, ‘No Kings’ protests & more
CNN 5 Things
Oct 17, 2025
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton appeared in court today, after being indicted on federal charges. Stock markets seesawed this morning as volatility returns to Wall Street. A flurry of developments in Chicago cements the city as the epicenter of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. A second round of “No Kings” protests are set for tomorrow. Plus, the White House plans to highly discount these popular drugs.