Morning Wire Biden FBI’s Secret Dragnet & Fed Cuts Rates | 9.18.25
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Sep 18, 2025 Newly uncovered documents reveal that a Biden-era FBI investigation extended beyond the 2020 election, targeting numerous conservative groups. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve surprises markets with a quarter-point rate cut. As Secretary of State Rubio concludes his Middle East trip amid escalating tensions in Gaza, the media landscape shifts with ABC suspending Jimmy Kimmel following his controversial remarks on a high-profile case. Tune in for a breakdown of these significant developments!
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FBI Probe Reached Far Beyond Trump
- Declassified whistleblower documents show the FBI's Arctic Frost probe expanded from Trump-focused allegations to scrutinize 92 Republican-linked targets.
- Senators Grassley and Johnson argue the investigation became a broad political dragnet involving hundreds of subpoenas and device seizures.
Scope And Tools Of Arctic Frost
- Whistleblowers and senators say Arctic Frost used sweeping tactics: 150+ interviews, 400+ subpoenas, phone selectors, financial probes, and device searches.
- The probe's scale raises concerns about intimidation and politicization of investigative resources.
Kirk Told Hawley He Felt Targeted
- Senator Josh Hawley recounts Charlie Kirk telling him TPUSA felt targeted by the FBI and asked for help.
- Kirk's expressed concern matches later disclosures that TPUSA was included in the Arctic Frost scope.