“Arctic Frost” Scandal Sparks Political Turmoil in Washington

The “Arctic Frost” revelations have intensified partisan tensions in Washington.

Rep. Brandon Gill (R–TX) introduced articles of impeachment against

Judge James Boasberg, accusing him of “abuse of power” and “betrayal of the public trust” for authorizing subpoenas linked to a controversial surveillance program.

Several former Justice Department officials have also been subpoenaed as investigators probe the scope of the program.

The scandal emerges amid a partial government shutdown, highlighting growing institutional mistrust.

Mark Feldman of the Brookings Institution said, “The government shutdown has exposed deep institutional mistrust…

The optics are devastating — not just for the administration, but for the public’s faith in democratic accountability.”

Congress and the courts are preparing for a prolonged battle, with potential hearings to explore Arctic Frost and the limits of U.S. surveillance powers.

Senator Chuck Grassley emphasized, “It’s about whether the intelligence powers of this country are being used to protect liberty — or to destroy it.”