Republicans enraged by weaponized FBI Arctic Frost investigation: 'Biden DOJ's Watergate'



New revelations show the extent of the investigation known as Arctic Frost into the alleged plot to overturn the 2020 election.

The Biden-era Federal Bureau of Investigation allegedly had a list of 160 Republican associates to investigate, according to the documents released by the Republican-controlled House Judiciary Committee.

‘This ought to be a chilling message to each and every American who loves this great country and believes in our constitutional system and equal justice under the law.'

President Donald Trump and his allies have accused the previous administration of trying to imprison Trump officials under the guise of the Arctic Frost investigation out of political motivation.

"New Arctic Frost documents reveal even further wide ranging investigation by Biden's DOJ to take down President Trump and his supporters," reads a post from the committee on social media.

The stated goal of the investigation was to find evidence that Trump allies "conspired to corruptly obstruct the United States Congress' certification of the 2020 Presidential election results by submitting allegedly fraudulent elector certificates."

In a media briefing Wednesday, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin said the new documents were obtained through a whistleblower and not from the FBI.

"This ought to be a chilling message to each and every American who loves this great country and believes in our constitutional system and equal justice under the law," Johnson said.

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) shared more than 1,700 pages of documents.

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Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas responded to the revelations on social media.

"Sen. Chuck Grassley just revealed that Jack Smith sent a subpoena to Verizon to tap my Senate office phone," he posted Wednesday afternoon. "This comes after learning that nearly 20% of Senate Republicans' cellphones, including mine, were also subpoenaed. Arctic Frost is the Biden DOJ's Watergate, and they need to be held accountable."

The targets of the investigation included White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino and senior trade counselor Peter Navarro, as well as the chief operating officer at Turning Point USA, the organization founded by Charlie Kirk.

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JD Vance responds to the possibility of Vance-Rubio presidential ticket



Vice President JD Vance had a very warm response to the idea of running for president with his "best friend" Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State.

Vance made the comments while speaking on the “Pod Force One” podcast from the New York Post. He said President Donald Trump suggested the idea of a Vance-Rubio ticket during a lunch a few months prior.

'A lot of the good work that we've been able to do as an administration is because we're all able to work together.'

"I mentioned it to the secretary in jest, but it feels so premature because we're still so early," Vance said.

He went on to say that he was focused on the main problem plaguing Americans.

"We've got to make life more affordable for American citizens," he added. "Again, we've chipped away at that problem, but there's a lot more work to do there. So, my attitude is, the American people elected me to be vice president. I'm gonna work as hard as I can to make the president successful over the next three years and three months."

Vance is the clear front-runner for the next Republican presidential candidate in recent polling.

"If we get to a point where something else is in the offer, let's handle it then," Vance continued. "But let's at least get through the next couple of years and do good work for the American people before we talk about politics."

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When asked if playing second fiddle to the vice president would cause "tension" between the two, Vance called Rubio his "best friend in the administration" and said there would be no problem at all.

"He and I work a lot together," Vance said. "A lot of the good work that we've been able to do as an administration is because we're all able to work together."

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The REAL Reason Zohran Mamdani Is CRUSHING NYC's Mayoral Race | Glenn TV | Ep 465
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The REAL Reason Zohran Mamdani Is CRUSHING NYC's Mayoral Race | Glenn TV | Ep 465

Far-left congressional candidate hit with reality check after allegedly impeding ICE operations



The Department of Justice has indicted Kat Abughazaleh, a progressive congressional candidate who previously worked for Media Matters of America, with forcibly impeding, intimidating, and interfering with a federal agent during a chaotic protest in Broadview, Illinois.

Five other people involved in the incident were also indicted.

Blaze News was present at one of the protests where Abughazaleh filmed herself appearing to be part of a mob that impeded a federal vehicle with a federal agent inside.

Abughazaleh is a candidate for Congress in Illinois' 9th congressional district but has been consistently protesting at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility outside Chicago. Broadview is not located inside the 9th congressional district.

Abughazaleh has been seen in multiple videos, including video she has posted herself, appearing to attempt to stop federal vehicles from leaving or entering the facility.

Blaze News was present at one of the protests where Abughazaleh filmed herself appearing to be part of a mob that impeded a federal vehicle with a federal agent inside. The agent continued to drive at a slow pace, and the people did not get out of the way, video showed.

ICE agents stationed by the perimeter fired pepper balls at the crowd to get them to stop their attacks.

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Abughazaleh posted on X her response to the charges, claiming the Trump administration is trying to stifle dissenting views.

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"This case is a major push by the Trump administration to criminalize protests and punish anyone who speaks out against them. That's why I'm going to fight these unjust charges," she said, painting her and other protesters' actions as standing up to "masked men" who are "abducting our neighbors."

The facility in Broadview has been a consistent target of anti-ICE agitators since the Department of Homeland Security launched Operation Midway Blitz. DHS had to install a temporary security fence to prevent rioters from having easy access to the building, but a judge later ordered the fence to be taken down.

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Gavin Newsom lashes out at Joe Rogan for accusing him of ruining California: ‘He did horrible s**t!’



Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is claiming that he has no interest in going on Joe Rogan's unbelievably popular podcast after demanding to be invited.

The governor was being interviewed on CNN’s “The Story Is with Elex Michaelson” when he made the comments criticizing Rogan. Newsom is widely considered to be campaigning for president since he will soon be termed out of the governor's office.

'With all due respect, if he has a big audience but he doesn't have big enough confidence — I didn't go there — to have me on.'

"For years and years he's been attacking me, and it's one way, and he won't have me on. He's consistently not having me on," Newsom said. "By the way, I'm moving on. I have no interest. Joe Rogan is the Facebook of podcasting."

Michaelson responded that Rogan has an enormous audience.

"With all due respect, if he has a big audience but he doesn't have big enough confidence — I didn't go there — to have me on," Newsom responded.

"These guys, they all have something in common. It's one way. They attack, they belittle, they demean, they take things out of context, but this is a serious thing. And so often we just sit back and go, 'I really would love to go on.' 'Oh, if Kamala Harris just went on Joe Rogan, she would have won.' It's so much deeper than that," he added.

"The unwillingness for a guy like that to even have the common courtesy to attack someone," Newsom continued, "and not have the decency to say, 'You know what? Why don't you have a chance to come on? Let's have a civil dialogue.'"

Video of the exchange was posted to social media, where it went viral with millions of views.

Rogan, who moved from Los Angeles to Texas over crime, the homeless crisis, and taxes, has used his platform to bash the liberal governor over his presidential ambitions.

"He's a good bulls**t artist. ... The things that he says when he gets confronted with anything — 'We have the highest this and the highest that!'" Rogan replied.

"Like, everybody's leaving! You have the highest unemployment," he added. "You have the highest homelessness. Money's missing. You killed Hollywood. Like, Hollywood doesn't exist anymore. It's literally gone!" he continued. "You mandated vaccines for kids that didn't need them. You guys, he did horrible s**t!"

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Newsom previously accused Rogan of not being brave enough to have him on his show.

"Joe Rogan is too [chicken] to have me on his show and expose his listeners to the truth," he posted on social media earlier this month.

"Invite me on any time," he added.

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Florida girl — just 11 years old — arrested after writing 'kill list' at her desk at school, cops say



An 11-year-old Florida girl was arrested Monday after writing a "kill list" at her school desk, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said.

Staff at Riverview Learning Center in Ormond Beach notified a deputy about the "kill list," which contained four names, officials said.

'I was still playing with dolls at 11.'

The suspect said she was just playing, officials said.

RELATED: Florida sheriff's office under fire for posting 9-year-old male's mug shot on Facebook after his felony arrest

Image source: Volusia County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office

Still, the girl was charged with making a written threat to kill — a second-degree felony — as well as violating her probation.

The sheriff's office posted video after the girl's arrest showing deputies perp-walking her into a jail cell. A deputy is heard asking her if she had been there before, and she replied in the affirmative.

RELATED: Blaze News original: The disturbing trend of females as young as 12 who've been accused of brutal physical attacks

Image source: Volusia County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office

Commenters on the sheriff's office Facebook page were taken aback not only by the arrest but also by the suspect's age — as well as the additional charge of a probation violation:

  • "It's the probation at 11 that has me reading the post twice," one commenter wrote.
  • "Glad I wasn't the only one who had to re-read about the probation ... at 11!" another user added.
  • "Can we back up a minute," another commenter interjected. "Did I just read that an 11-year-old is already on probation???"
  • "I was still playing with dolls at 11," another user reacted.
  • "The parents have failed the child. Not the system," another commenter offered. "It is the parents who are responsible for getting the child the help she needs. There are plenty of services available — many at no cost. The school/system can't force therapy, stabilize home life, enforce curfew, and monitor friends. Stop blaming the system/community. Parents need to look in the mirror."

Another user opined that "publicly shaming this child goes against what research shows us is more effective in preventing this behavior and ultimately protecting others. To not only release the name of a child, but to create a video of her arrest typically creates worse future outcomes."

The aforementioned sentiment was a main issue in a Blaze News story published earlier this month about another Florida sheriff's office that was under fire after posting a 9-year-old male's mug shot on Facebook after his felony arrest.

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Don Lemon nailed with fierce backlash for 'trans' slur against Megyn Kelly



Former CNN anchor Don Lemon had previously defended the trans-identifying community, but he undermined that activism when he used the term "trans" as an insult.

Lemon was being interviewed on the “Clip Farmers” podcast when they started mocking the ladies of MAGA. When they arrived at former Fox News host Megyn Kelly, he unleashed the T-word.

'I thought that you couldn't tell if someone is trans. Can't be all about identity and then use it as an insult.'

"I think she looks trans," said Lemon to the shocked hosts.

"Let’s end on that note," said one of the podcast hosts.

"She looks clockable," he added, which is a term to deride trans-identifying people who do not pass for the gender they choose.

The video was widely circulated on social media, where many lambasted Lemon over his comments.

"Don Lemon commenting on how women look? Peak absurdity," replied Charles Gasparino.

"Don Lemon is unbearable to listen to. No wonder he’s been fired from every company he’s been lucky enough to get hired by and had to start a YouTube channel of his own and it’s awful too," read one response.

"I thought that you couldn't tell if someone is trans. Can't be all about identity and then use it as an insult. Funny," said another detractor.

“Asking Don Lemon if a woman is hot is like asking a vegan to recommend a good steakhouse," joked another user.

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Lemon had characterized conservative bans on pornographic books in public schools as transphobic in comments from 2023.

“So let’s just be real. These book bans are rooted in anti-blackness and transphobia and queerphobia,” he said at the time.

He also criticized bills restricting drag shows and defended trans-identifying activist Dylan Mulvaney during the Bud Light woke controversy.

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Exclusive: ICE busts pedophile, abuser, and fentanyl trafficker despite ongoing shutdown



The government shutdown has not hindered the Trump administration's federal agents from continuing nationwide immigration enforcement.

‘Nothing will slow us down from making America safe again — not even a government shutdown.’

On Tuesday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more of the “worst of the worst” criminal illegal aliens, including pedophiles, abusers, and drug traffickers, according to a Department of Homeland Security press release exclusively obtained by Blaze News.

“The Democrats’ government shutdown will not stop DHS law enforcement from arresting and removing the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from American communities. Just yesterday, ICE arrested pedophiles, abusers, violent assailants, and drug traffickers from America’s streets,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated.

“Nothing will slow us down from making America safe again — not even a government shutdown," McLaughlin added.

The DHS highlighted five of those arrests.

Elroy Smith, a Jamaican national, was previously convicted in Philadelphia of unlawful contact with a minor — sexual offenses and indecent assault of a person less than 13 years old. Court records show that he was sentenced in 2024 to a minimum of 11.5 months in jail.

RELATED: Major shake-up reportedly under way at DHS as Trump administration works to increase deportations

Elroy Smith. Image source: Department of Homeland Security

ICE nabbed Joel Ocampo-Martinez, a Mexican national with a criminal record in Vernal, Utah, for attempted forcible sexual abuse.

Joel Ocampo-Martinez. Image source: Department of Homeland Security

Federal agents arrested Oscar Hernandez-Aguire, a Salvadoran national who was convicted in Los Angeles for inflicting corporal injury on a spouse.

Oscar Hernandez-Aguire. Image source: Department of Homeland Security

Luis Mario Martinez-Gonzalez, a Mexican national, was found guilty in El Paso County, Texas, for assault on a public servant.

Luis Mario Martinez-Gonzalez. Image source: Department of Homeland Security

ICE also captured Osiris Alexander Rodriguez-Guzman, a national from the Dominican Republic, who was convicted in Essex Superior Court in Massachusetts for trafficking 200 grams or more of fentanyl. Gov. Maura Healey’s administration announced Rodriguez-Guzman’s drug trafficking arrest in 2022 as part of a state and federal takedown operation that resulted in a dozen arrests.

RELATED: House Democrats' ICE 'tracker' will 'put our lives in danger': DHS agent

Osiris Alexander Rodriguez-Guzman. Image source: Department of Homeland Security

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Federal judge wildly oversteps her bounds with Border Patrol commander in Chicago



A federal judge has ordered Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino to wear a body camera while conducting operations by Friday and to personally see her every day to provide updates on the arrests of illegal aliens in the Chicago area.

Tuesday's decision by Judge Sara Ellis was in response to supposed violations of a restraining order on the use of tear gas. Tear gas had to be deployed during Border Patrol operations in recent weeks because crowds of locals became violent with agents.

'The executive power belongs to the president of the United States — not to Article III judges.'

The Department of Homeland Security released footage, taken from body cameras and from drones, showing that when agents were in the Little Village neighborhood, some in the crowd attacked vehicles or threw objects at federal law enforcement. Ellis said she did not see agents giving the required two warnings before using crowd-control measures like tear gas.

Chicago-area activists have increasingly become more violent in their attempts to stop federal operations. Riots have taken place outside the processing facility in the village of Broadview, and personal vehicles have been used to ram federal vehicles.

With this ruling, Ellis appears to be in line with other federal judges exceeding their authority to stifle the Trump administration's progress toward its goals.

"This ruling is ridiculous because it entails a district court judge becoming the supervisor of a senior DHS official on her own initiative. The executive power belongs to the president of the United States — not to Article III judges. Judges have the right to issue lawful injunctions; they do not have the right to micromanage law enforcement," Will Chamberlain, senior counsel to the Article III Project, told Blaze News.

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ICE agents fear for their safety after security fence was removed at a Chicago-area facility amid sometimes violent protests. Julio Rosas/Blaze News

Chamberlain further called for the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to "put a stop to this immediately," claiming Ellis' ruling is a "massive separation of powers violation."

For his part, Bovino told Fox News on Wednesday that Operation Midway Blitz will continue despite the roadblocks being thrown up by the judiciary.

"We're going to go out there. We're gonna accomplish the mission. We're closing in on 3,000 apprehensions as we speak. ... We're even going to go even harder, and I'm not worried about it all," Bovino explained.

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No, I’m Not Charlie Kirk’s “Heir.” Here’s My Mission | Ep 1260
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No, I’m Not Charlie Kirk’s “Heir.” Here’s My Mission | Ep 1260