🔍 Arctic Frost Investigation
Senator Chuck Grassley revealed that the FBI and DOJ, under the Biden administration, issued 197 subpoenas targeting 430 Republican individuals and entities.
The subpoenas were part of a broader investigation led by Special Counsel Jack Smith, allegedly aimed at conservative groups and figures.
Grassley claims this was a weaponized political operation, not a legitimate legal inquiry.

🧑‍💼 Targets and Scope
Subpoenas were issued to 34 individuals and 163 businesses, including financial institutions and tech companies like Apple and AT&T.
Targets included prominent conservative organizations such as Turning Point USA, Republican Attorney General’s Association, and even media outlets like Fox News, Newsmax, and CBS.
Sitting members of Congress, including Senator Ted Cruz, were allegedly surveilled, with subpoenas seeking phone records and communications.

🧑‍⚖️ Judicial Allegations
Senator Cruz accused Judge James E. Boasberg of signing secretive orders that prevented companies like AT&T from notifying senators about the subpoenas.
Cruz called for Boasberg’s impeachment, claiming the judge abused his power and violated constitutional protections like the Speech and Debate Clause.

📢 Political Reaction
Senator Ron Johnson joined Grassley in condemning the investigation, calling it a “Biden administration enemies list”.
Both senators emphasized the need for whistleblowers to expose further corruption and restore integrity to federal agencies.

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🔍 Arctic Frost Investigation
<ul>
<li>Senator Chuck Grassley revealed that the FBI and DOJ, under the Biden administration, issued 197 subpoenas targeting 430 Republican individuals and entities.</li>
<li>The subpoenas were part of a broader investigation led by Special Counsel Jack Smith, allegedly aimed at conservative groups and figures.</li>
<li>Grassley claims this was a weaponized political operation, not a legitimate legal inquiry.</li>
</ul>
🧑&zwj;💼 Targets and Scope
<ul>
<li>Subpoenas were issued to 34 individuals and 163 businesses, including financial institutions and tech companies like Apple and AT&amp;T.</li>
<li>Targets included prominent conservative organizations such as Turning Point USA, Republican Attorney General&rsquo;s Association, and even media outlets like Fox News, Newsmax, and CBS.</li>
<li>Sitting members of Congress, including Senator Ted Cruz, were allegedly surveilled, with subpoenas seeking phone records and communications.</li>
</ul>
🧑&zwj;⚖️ Judicial Allegations
<ul>
<li>Senator Cruz accused Judge James E. Boasberg of signing secretive orders that prevented companies like AT&amp;T from notifying senators about the subpoenas.</li>
<li>Cruz called for Boasberg&rsquo;s impeachment, claiming the judge abused his power and violated constitutional protections like the Speech and Debate Clause.</li>
</ul>
📢 Political Reaction
<ul>
<li>Senator Ron Johnson joined Grassley in condemning the investigation, calling it a &ldquo;Biden administration enemies list&rdquo;.</li>
<li>Both senators emphasized the need for whistleblowers to expose further corruption and restore integrity to federal agencies.</li>
</ul>
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Arctic Frost Exposed-197 Subpoenas, 430 Targets-Inside the Biden DOJ’s Political Dragnet

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1. Portrayal of ICE Operations
ICE arrests in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul) are presented as targeting violent criminal offenders, including:

Registered sex offenders
Individuals accused of rape
Individuals with histories of domestic violence, DUI, and sexual assault
These individuals were previously free due to local non‑cooperation with ICE.
ICE is described as fulfilling its intended mission of removing dangerous criminals from communities.

2. Criticism of Democratic Leadership
Minnesota Democratic officials (mayors, city council members, state leaders)
National Democratic figures (Chuck Schumer, Chris Van Hollen, Tina Smith, Stacey Abrams, Jon Ossoff)

Key accusations include:
Shielding criminal undocumented immigrants
Encouraging or excusing obstruction of ICE operations
Falsely portraying ICE as abusive or authoritarian
Refusing to condemn protests that allegedly crossed legal or ethical lines (e.g., disrupting church services)

3. Depiction of Internal Democratic Conflict
There is a “civil war” within the Democratic Party:

One faction allegedly wants to abolish ICE outright
Another faction purportedly wants to soften rhetoric while effectively achieving the same outcome
Democrats are accused of strategically “humanizing criminals” and “dehumanizing ICE agents” to influence public perception.

4. Framing of Protests and Activism
Protesters opposing ICE are described as:

“Far‑left,” “radical,” or “deranged”
Protecting criminals rather than communities
Protests at or inside churches are portrayed as violations of social and religious norms.
Democratic officials are criticized for characterizing these protests as mostly peaceful and justified.

5. Media and Narrative Control

Mainstream and local media underreport crimes committed by arrested undocumented immigrants
Media figures fail to challenge false or extreme claims made about ICE
ICE agents are framed as unfairly maligned while operating under hostile political conditions.

6. Broader Ideological Framing
The Democratic Party is portrayed as influenced by:

Marxism, socialism, and communism
Anti‑police and anti‑law‑enforcement ideology
References to Hitler, Hugo Chávez, and authoritarianism are used to argue that left‑wing populism is dangerous and historically problematic.

7. Pro‑Trump and Law‑and‑Order Message
Donald Trump is:

A defender of law enforcement
A counterweight to radical left activism
Voter support for Trump is driven by a desire for public safety, border enforcement, and accountability.

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1. Portrayal of ICE Operations
<ul>
<li>ICE arrests in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul) are presented as targeting violent criminal offenders, including:
<ul>
<li>Registered sex offenders</li>
<li>Individuals accused of rape</li>
<li>Individuals with histories of domestic violence, DUI, and sexual assault</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>These individuals were previously free due to local non‑cooperation with ICE.</li>
<li>ICE is described as fulfilling its intended mission of removing dangerous criminals from communities.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Criticism of Democratic Leadership
<ul>
<li>Minnesota Democratic officials (mayors, city council members, state leaders)</li>
<li>National Democratic figures (Chuck Schumer, Chris Van Hollen, Tina Smith, Stacey Abrams, Jon Ossoff)</li>
</ul>
Key accusations include:
<ul>
<li>Shielding criminal undocumented immigrants</li>
<li>Encouraging or excusing obstruction of ICE operations</li>
<li>Falsely portraying ICE as abusive or authoritarian</li>
<li>Refusing to condemn protests that allegedly crossed legal or ethical lines (e.g., disrupting church services)</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Depiction of Internal Democratic Conflict
<ul>
<li>There is a &ldquo;civil war&rdquo; within the Democratic Party:
<ul>
<li>One faction allegedly wants to abolish ICE outright</li>
<li>Another faction purportedly wants to soften rhetoric while effectively achieving the same outcome</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Democrats are accused of strategically &ldquo;humanizing criminals&rdquo; and &ldquo;dehumanizing ICE agents&rdquo; to influence public perception.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. Framing of Protests and Activism
<ul>
<li>Protesters opposing ICE are described as:
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Far‑left,&rdquo; &ldquo;radical,&rdquo; or &ldquo;deranged&rdquo;</li>
<li>Protecting criminals rather than communities</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Protests at or inside churches are portrayed as violations of social and religious norms.</li>
<li>Democratic officials are criticized for characterizing these protests as mostly peaceful and justified.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. Media and Narrative Control
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li>Mainstream and local media underreport crimes committed by arrested undocumented immigrants</li>
<li>Media figures fail to challenge false or extreme claims made about ICE</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>ICE agents are framed as unfairly maligned while operating under hostile political conditions.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
6. Broader Ideological Framing
<ul>
<li>The Democratic Party is portrayed as influenced by:
<ul>
<li>Marxism, socialism, and communism</li>
<li>Anti‑police and anti‑law‑enforcement ideology</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>References to Hitler, Hugo Ch&aacute;vez, and authoritarianism are used to argue that left‑wing populism is dangerous and historically problematic.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
7. Pro‑Trump and Law‑and‑Order Message
<ul>
<li>Donald Trump is:
<ul>
<li>A defender of law enforcement</li>
<li>A counterweight to radical left activism</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Voter support for Trump is driven by a desire for public safety, border enforcement, and accountability.</li>
</ul>
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Democratic Party Fractures as ICE Ignites Internal Showdown

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FBI Search of Fulton County, Georgia Election Office
The FBI executed a court-authorized search warrant at the Fulton County Election Hub related to the 2020 presidential election.
The action is evidence that past claims of election fraud—particularly those advanced by Donald Trump—are finally being taken seriously.

Judicial approval of the warrant is proof of legitimacy.
Seizure of ballots, computers, phones, and election records.
Allegations that early votes were improperly certified without required signatures.
The dismissal of the prior state-level prosecution against Trump in Georgia as vindication.


Assertion of Broader Election Manipulation Concerns
Foreign interference, specifically claiming that Mexican consulates worked to influence U.S. elections via immigration and cultural influence.
These claims are tied to a book (The Invisible Coup) and used to argue that U.S. elections are structurally compromised.


Trump’s Georgia Election Claims
Trump’s assertion that he “won Georgia” is reinforced.
The FBI investigation is a potential confirmation that the 2020 Georgia results were altered or fraudulent.
Media skepticism of these claims is dishonest or politically motivated.


Second Story: Death of Alex Pretty in Minnesota
The media portrays Alex Pretti as an innocent victim of ICE violence.
Newly surfaced video shows Pretti:

Assaulting federal agents,
Damaging government vehicles,
Carrying a firearm during protests.


Law Enforcement Justification Narrative
Federal agents involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave (presented as standard procedure).
Pretti posed an ongoing threat and that agents acted in self-defense.
Family and attorney statements with video evidence to accuse the media of intentional misinformation.


Broader Media Critique

Mainstream media is misleading the public,
The political left is covering up violent behavior,
Institutions are suppressing truth about election integrity and immigration enforcement.

 

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<ul>
<li>
FBI Search of Fulton County, Georgia Election Office
<ul>
<li>The FBI executed a court-authorized search warrant at the Fulton County Election Hub related to the 2020 presidential election.</li>
<li>The action is evidence that past claims of election fraud&mdash;particularly those advanced by Donald Trump&mdash;are finally being taken seriously. 
<ul>
<li>Judicial approval of the warrant is proof of legitimacy.</li>
<li>Seizure of ballots, computers, phones, and election records.</li>
<li>Allegations that early votes were improperly certified without required signatures.</li>
<li>The dismissal of the prior state-level prosecution against Trump in Georgia as vindication.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Assertion of Broader Election Manipulation Concerns
<ul>
<li>Foreign interference, specifically claiming that Mexican consulates worked to influence U.S. elections via immigration and cultural influence.</li>
<li>These claims are tied to a book (The Invisible Coup) and used to argue that U.S. elections are structurally compromised.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Trump&rsquo;s Georgia Election Claims
<ul>
<li>Trump&rsquo;s assertion that he &ldquo;won Georgia&rdquo; is reinforced.</li>
<li>The FBI investigation is a potential confirmation that the 2020 Georgia results were altered or fraudulent.</li>
<li>Media skepticism of these claims is dishonest or politically motivated.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Second Story: Death of Alex Pretty in Minnesota
<ul>
<li>The media portrays Alex Pretti as an innocent victim of ICE violence.</li>
<li>Newly surfaced video shows Pretti:
<ul>
<li>Assaulting federal agents,</li>
<li>Damaging government vehicles,</li>
<li>Carrying a firearm during protests.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Law Enforcement Justification Narrative
<ul>
<li>Federal agents involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave (presented as standard procedure).</li>
<li>Pretti posed an ongoing threat and that agents acted in self-defense.</li>
<li>Family and attorney statements with video evidence to accuse the media of intentional misinformation.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Broader Media Critique
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li>Mainstream media is misleading the public,</li>
<li>The political left is covering up violent behavior,</li>
<li>Institutions are suppressing truth about election integrity and immigration enforcement.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
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The Files, the Phones, the Ballots all in Federal Hands Now

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Individual killed:
Alex Pretti, age 37, was fatally shot by a Border Patrol/ICE agent during a physical confrontation at or near his home in Minneapolis.


Prior confrontation with ICE:
About one week before the fatal shooting, Preddy reportedly had a physical encounter with federal immigration agents while protesting an ICE action.
During that earlier incident, agents allegedly tackled him, and Preddy later claimed he suffered a broken rib, saying he believed he might die at the time.
Medical records reviewed by CNN reportedly showed he received treatment consistent with a broken rib.


Context of earlier incident:
Pretti intervened after seeing ICE agents chasing a family on foot, stopping his vehicle, shouting, and blowing a whistle in protest.
Sources say he was tackled by multiple agents and restrained.


Known to federal law enforcement:
Pretti was already known to federal law enforcement prior to the fatal encounter.
It remains unclear whether this knowledge came from the earlier protest or other encounters.


Fatal encounter details:
The final encounter occurred days later and ended with Pretti being shot and killed during a struggle.
It is unclear whether the agents involved recognized him from prior incidents.


Weapon involvement:
CNN reportedly acknowledged that Pretti had a gun in his waistband during the fatal confrontation.
Breitbart News also reported he was armed during the struggle, a fact the document claims media outlets under‑emphasized.


Law enforcement justification:
CBP use‑of‑force policy, stating deadly force is authorized when an agent reasonably believes there is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm.
Emphasis is placed on the agent’s perception at the moment of the shooting, not retrospective analysis.


Broader DHS context:
DHS has warned of increased threats and harassment toward ICE officers, including physical interference during enforcement actions.
DHS has acknowledged collecting information on individuals accused of obstructing enforcement but denies currently operating a formal database, despite public statements suggesting one may be created.


Political and media criticism:
The mainstream media is portraying Pretti primarily as a victim while downplaying:

His prior confrontations with ICE,
His alleged aggressiveness,
The fact that he was armed.
It frames his actions as part of broader anti‑ICE activism.


Tom Homan and historical context:
Tom Homan was praised and awarded under President Barack Obama.
Obama‑era statements emphasizing enforcement, deportations, and border control to argue policy continuity across administrations.

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<ul>
<li>
Individual killed:
<ul>
<li>Alex Pretti, age 37, was fatally shot by a Border Patrol/ICE agent during a physical confrontation at or near his home in Minneapolis.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Prior confrontation with ICE:
<ul>
<li>About one week before the fatal shooting, Preddy reportedly had a physical encounter with federal immigration agents while protesting an ICE action.</li>
<li>During that earlier incident, agents allegedly tackled him, and Preddy later claimed he suffered a broken rib, saying he believed he might die at the time.</li>
<li>Medical records reviewed by CNN reportedly showed he received treatment consistent with a broken rib.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Context of earlier incident:
<ul>
<li>Pretti intervened after seeing ICE agents chasing a family on foot, stopping his vehicle, shouting, and blowing a whistle in protest.</li>
<li>Sources say he was tackled by multiple agents and restrained.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Known to federal law enforcement:
<ul>
<li>Pretti was already known to federal law enforcement prior to the fatal encounter.</li>
<li>It remains unclear whether this knowledge came from the earlier protest or other encounters.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Fatal encounter details:
<ul>
<li>The final encounter occurred days later and ended with Pretti being shot and killed during a struggle.</li>
<li>It is unclear whether the agents involved recognized him from prior incidents.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Weapon involvement:
<ul>
<li>CNN reportedly acknowledged that Pretti had a gun in his waistband during the fatal confrontation.</li>
<li>Breitbart News also reported he was armed during the struggle, a fact the document claims media outlets under‑emphasized.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Law enforcement justification:
<ul>
<li>CBP use‑of‑force policy, stating deadly force is authorized when an agent reasonably believes there is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm.</li>
<li>Emphasis is placed on the agent&rsquo;s perception at the moment of the shooting, not retrospective analysis.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Broader DHS context:
<ul>
<li>DHS has warned of increased threats and harassment toward ICE officers, including physical interference during enforcement actions.</li>
<li>DHS has acknowledged collecting information on individuals accused of obstructing enforcement but denies currently operating a formal database, despite public statements suggesting one may be created.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Political and media criticism:
<ul>
<li>The mainstream media is portraying Pretti primarily as a victim while downplaying:
<ul>
<li>His prior confrontations with ICE,</li>
<li>His alleged aggressiveness,</li>
<li>The fact that he was armed.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>It frames his actions as part of broader anti‑ICE activism.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Tom Homan and historical context:
<ul>
<li>Tom Homan was&nbsp;praised and awarded under President Barack Obama.</li>
<li>Obama‑era statements emphasizing enforcement, deportations, and border control to argue policy continuity across administrations.</li>
</ul>
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