Key Takeaways
- A legislative dispute emerged over a $1.5 trillion demand for undocumented immigrants.
- The Ninth Circuit Court affirmed presidential authority to deploy the National Guard.
- Senator Grassley detailed an FBI/DOJ investigation, 'Arctic Frost,' targeting Republicans.
- The 'Arctic Frost' probe allegedly involved senior officials and extensive surveillance.
Deep Dive
- Democrats are reportedly blocking a legislative extension, demanding $1.5 trillion for undocumented immigrants.
- The hosts argue this demand would negatively impact healthcare and is fiscally irresponsible.
- The Ninth Circuit Court ruled in favor of former President Trump, allowing National Guard deployment to Portland.
- The decision validates presidential authority under 10 U.S.C. § 12406 to federalize the National Guard for law enforcement.
- The hosts criticized MSNBC's reaction to the ruling, asserting it supports restoring order in cities like Portland, Washington D.C., Memphis, and Chicago.
- Senator Chuck Grassley revealed an FBI and DOJ investigation codenamed 'Arctic Frost,' launched in April 2022.
- The probe allegedly targeted Republican lawmakers and conservative organizations under the guise of probing efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
- Senator Grassley's office reported the 'Arctic Frost' investigation involved hundreds of subpoenas and interviews.
- Call records for eight Republican senators and one House member were sought between January 4-7, 2021.
- Documents allege Attorney General Merrick Garland, Deputy AG Lisa Monaco, and FBI Director Christopher Wray personally approved the probe in April 2022.
- The investigation allegedly led to the surveillance of nearly all Republicans and sparked a special counsel probe into Donald Trump's 2020 election actions.
- Grassley characterized the probe as 'worse than Watergate' and an effort to target political adversaries.
- It reportedly involved surveillance of nine Republican senators, including Lindsey Graham, and 92 conservative groups.
- The launch of 'Arctic Frost' in November 2022 led to the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith.
- Grassley asserted the investigation improperly targeted the entire Republican political apparatus.
- The FBI's CR-15 squad, focused on public corruption but allegedly targeting conservatives, was disbanded and its agents reassigned.