Justice Department officials are debating whether to charge John Bolton with mishandling classified documents. While some senior leaders want to charge Bolton quickly to appease President Trump, prosecutors believe a stronger case can be built by year's end. Concerns exist that a premature charge could weaken the case. Bolton's lawyer maintains his client's actions were standard practice for a long-serving government official. The Justice Department and Bolton's lawyers have declined to comment.

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