The US Justice Department is contemplating offering Julian Assange a plea deal to admit to a misdemeanor instead of facing 18 charges under the Espionage Act.

Julian Assange's legal team has not received any official communication regarding changes to the prosecution's approach.

The UK high court is soon to determine whether Assange may appeal his extradition again, with this potentially being his last legal recourse in the UK.

Should the UK options be exhausted, the European court of human rights remains Assange's final challenge against extradition.

Extraditing Assange could present political challenges for the Biden administration, especially during an election year.

Assange's defense has expressed concerns over risks to his safety from US state agencies, especially if there's a shift in the US administration.

The outcome of Assange's potential plea deal and extradition is still pending, with significant international and domestic political consequences.