WASHINGTON – The FBI was at former national security adviser John Bolton’s house in suburban Maryland, according to news reports.

Bolton, who served in President Donald Trump ’s first term, has become a vocal critic of the administration’s foreign policy and called the president unfit to serve. Trump previously revoked Bolton's security detail and his security clearance after clashes over policy.

FBI agents searched Bolton’s home as part of a national security probe ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel , according to the New York Post . CNN also reported the search . Follow along with USA TODAY for live updates.

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