Obama Family’s Sad Announcement

Marian Robinson, mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, has died at age 86, the family announced Friday. She passed away peacefully in the morning, according to a statement.

Former President Barack Obama also honored his mother-in-law online, calling her one-of-a-kind. “We feel lucky to have had her in our lives,” he posted. “We’ll spend our years trying to live by her example.” Born Marian Shields in 1937, she married Fraser Robinson III, a Chicago water department worker and WWII veteran. The couple raised Michelle and her brother Craig in a modest South Side home.watch below

Patel: Probe Into Trump, GOP Lawmakers Over Jan. 6 Weak On EvidenceThe FBI memo that initiated the Biden-era Arctic Frost investigation into President Donald Trump and hundreds of his allies over their activities related to January 6 lacked substantial evidence and clear legal justification, according to several former prosecutors and FBI agents who reviewed the newly released document and identified multiple deficiencies.

The investigation, code-named Arctic Frost, was initially led by an FBI supervisor who had expressed anti-Trump sentiments and was later taken over by Special Counsel Jack Smith.

The probe treated the effort by Trump’s allies to submit alternate electors to Congress during the 2020 election certification as a potential criminal conspiracy — despite similar actions in two prior instances of U.S. history not resulting in prosecution, Just the News reported.

According to the newly released materials, the FBI memo that launched the investigation in spring 2022 — around the same time Trump announced his bid for the presidency — relied heavily on interview clips from CNN as primary evidence “suggesting” Trump’s involvement in the alleged conspiracy, the outlet added.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan said Wednesday that he believes the FBI memo authorizing the Arctic Frost investigation was legally flawed and reflected the same politicization and investigative overreach seen in the 2016 Russia collusion probe, code-named “Crossfire Hurricane.”

Jordan obtained the document from current FBI Director Kash Patel and told Just the News that both investigations targeted Trump based on weak evidence and partisan motives before ultimately being discredited.

“Sure looks that way. … and it looks like this was just the same old weaponization, same old political focus, focus on politics, going after your political enemies,” Jordan said during a wide-ranging interview on the Just the News, No Noise TV show.

“Same mindset that said we’re going to put the dossier in the intelligence community assessment, even though we know the dossier is garbage, we know there’s no underlying intelligence support,” he continued.

That same mindset that was there in 2016 is the mindset we see now in 2022 with Arctic Frost, and then as it transformed into Jack Smith, special counsel, later in 2022—same mindset. So yeah, that’s what it sure looks like,” he added.

Smith has denied any wrongdoing and said he intends to present his side of the story. Jordan has invited Smith to testify before the committee, warning that he will issue a subpoena if Smith declines to appear voluntarily.

Documents released in recent weeks by Patel indicate that the Arctic Frost investigation was approved at the highest levels of the Biden administration, including by Attorney General Merrick Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and FBI Director Christopher Wray, with assistance from a lawyer in the White House.

The inquiry centered on efforts by Republican officials in several states to submit alternate slates of electors ahead of Congress’s certification of the 2020 presidential election on January 6, 2021.

The probe was later transferred from the FBI to Smith’s office, which issued subpoenas to hundreds of Trump allies.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Wednesday released 197 subpoenas that Smith and his Justice Department team issued “as part of the indiscriminate election case against President Trump,” identifying more than 400 Republican groups and individuals whose information was sought.

Separately, the House Judiciary Committee disclosed that more than 160 Republicans — including many closely tied to Trump — were flagged for possible investigation under the Arctic Frost operation.

The opening electronic communication (EC) that launched what became a broad investigation into Trump associates was written and approved in April 2022 under the title “Requests Opening of New Investigation – Arctic Frost.”

The probe, designated as a “Sensitive Investigative Matter” (SIM), was authorized by then–Assistant Special Agent in Charge Timothy Thibault — who later left the FBI after his anti-Trump social media posts came to light — along with other senior bureau officials, including Steve D’Antuono, then the Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Washington Field Office, and Paul Abbate, who was serving as the FBI’s Deputy Director at the time.

Kash Patel Collapses in Court as Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict on Every Count

In a dramatic and tension-filled scene straight out of a political thriller, former government official Kash Patel collapsed in federal court on Tuesday afternoon as a jury announced guilty verdicts on all counts in his high-profile fictional trial. The packed courtroom, already brimming with anticipation, erupted into gasps as Patel fell backward into his chair moments after the foreperson delivered the final guilty count.

Patel, who had been stoic during most of the six-week-long fictional proceedings, visibly trembled as the verdicts were read. According to observers, he clasped his hands tightly, his jaw clenched, and his eyes fixed on the jurors. But as the twelfth count was announced, witnesses say his face went pale, his posture collapsed, and marshals rushed to support him before he hit the floor.

The presiding judge immediately called a recess while medical personnel entered the courtroom. Patel regained consciousness within minutes and was escorted to a private conference room for evaluation. Court officials later confirmed that he was stable and cleared to return for post-verdict proceedings.

Throughout the fictional trial, Patel had faced a barrage of allegations involving misuse of authority, obstruction, and improper handling of classified information. Though Patel’s defense team argued fiercely that the charges were politically motivated and that the evidence was circumstantial, the prosecution presented a narrative of deliberate misconduct and a pattern of behavior that they said undermined national security protocols.

The jury deliberated for just under two days before reaching a unanimous decision on every count—a speed that stunned both legal analysts and political commentators. “A clean sweep like this is extremely rare,” said fictional legal expert Dr. Elaine Foster. “It suggests the jury found the prosecution’s case not only compelling but overwhelming.”

Outside the courthouse, reactions split sharply along political lines. Supporters gathered on one side of the street, many expressing disbelief and anger, chanting that Patel had been targeted due to his past roles in government. On the opposite side, critics celebrated the verdict as a victory for accountability and the rule of law.

Patel’s defense attorney, Marcus Delgado, spoke briefly to the press after the verdict, calling the trial “deeply flawed” and announcing that they would file an appeal immediately. “Mr. Patel maintains his innocence,” Delgado insisted. “We believe significant errors were made in both the evidentiary rulings and the jury instructions.”

Inside the courtroom, the prosecution expressed relief that the process had concluded. Lead prosecutor Sandra Whitman stated, “Today’s verdict reflects the strength of our institutions and the dedication of the jury to fairness and truth.”

Sentencing is scheduled for next month, with Patel potentially facing decades in prison if the judge upholds the jury’s findings. As he left the courthouse under the escort of U.S. Marshals, Patel appeared weakened but composed, whispering to reporters, “This isn’t over.”