Topic: Fisa Court

Legal analysts Joe DiGenova and Guy Lewis discuss the progress of the John Durham investigation into the origins of the Russia probe. There is speculation that a public report may be released before any criminal charges are filed. While some expect significant indictments for conspiracy and perjury, others, including Rick Wilson, claim the report will not result in any major actions.

A false emergency alert in Minnesota mistakenly ordered residents in six counties to "evacuate now" during a botched test. Separately, FBI Director Christopher Wray issued an apology to the FISA court following an Inspector General report detailing "unacceptable" errors and omissions in the surveillance of Trump advisor Carter Page. The hosts criticize the lack of accountability for the "dirty cops" involved in the investigation.

The Inspector General report by Michael Horowitz reveals 17 "missteps" or irregularities in the FBI's handling of FISA warrants to surveil Carter Page. Senator Lindsey Graham warns that the FISA court risks losing congressional support unless fundamental reforms are implemented to prevent manipulation by "bad actors" within the FBI. The hosts argue that the FBI intentionally lied to a secret court, effectively bypassing Fourth Amendment protections for American citizens.

The primary sub-source for the Steele dossier told the FBI in January 2017 that Christopher Steele's reports were based on "rumor and speculation" heard at a bar, specifically disavowing the "pee tape" allegations. Despite this, the FBI informed the FISA court that the source was "truthful and cooperative" to secure two additional warrants against Carter Page. The hosts call for the abolition of the FISA court system due to these systemic deceptions.

Legal analysts Joe DiGenova and Victoria Toensing appeared on Lou Dobbs' program to predict "explosive" revelations in the upcoming Inspector General report. They claim the report will prove senior Obama-era Justice Department officials knowingly submitted false FISA applications to spy on the Trump campaign. The investigation is reportedly causing significant anxiety within the FBI and DOJ.

Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper expressed surprise on CNN regarding the Justice Department's criminal investigation into the Russia probe's origins. Legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin dismissed the "deep state" theory involving Joseph Mifsud as a right-wing fantasy. Clapper defended the 2017 intelligence community assessment, while critics suggest illegal FISA court activity may be the focus of the new criminal inquiry.

Trey Gowdy and John Ratcliffe have highlighted the existence of transcripts that may contain exculpatory evidence for George Papadopoulos. The discussion focuses on the government's obligation to provide the FISA court with information that might prove a target's innocence.

Representative Louie Gohmert addresses the House Judiciary Committee, alleging that high-ranking officials at the FBI and DOJ abused their power to manufacture a case against President Trump. Gohmert characterizes the investigation as an attempted coup involving fraudulent FISA warrants. The hosts debate the technical definition of a "coup," noting the lack of military involvement or violence in this instance.

Former U.S. Attorney Joe DiGenova alleges a "brazen plot" by the FBI and contractors to illegally surveil Americans and frame Donald Trump. He claims the FISA court has already communicated findings of illegal spying to the Justice Department. Admiral Mike Rogers is credited as a hero for discovering the abuse and reporting it to the court.

Admiral Mike Rogers, former head of the NSA, testified regarding the discovery of unauthorized "about queries" within the NSA database in 2016. The discussion explores allegations that the Obama administration engaged in illegal spying on Americans and used the Steele dossier as an "insurance policy" to cover up these activities.

Attorney Sidney Powell discusses allegations of collusion involving James Comey and private contractors like CrowdStrike and Fusion GPS. Powell claims these entities were granted unauthorized access to raw FISA intelligence and the NSA database for private profit. The hosts suggest these connections represent a significant political scandal involving Ukrainian interests.

Newly revealed text messages between FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page discuss a "media leak strategy" involving the DOJ. Judge Andrew Napolitano criticizes the FBI's use of leaked information to the press as a basis for obtaining FISA warrants. Napolitano notes that the FISA court approves 99.97% of warrant requests due to a lack of transparency and a low legal standard for probable cause.

The Nunes memo details allegations of legal process breakdowns within the Department of Justice and the FBI regarding surveillance of Carter Page. The document claims that officials failed to disclose that the Christopher Steele dossier, used to obtain FISA warrants, was funded by the Democratic National Committee and the Hillary Clinton campaign.

Congressman Jim Jordan questioned Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein regarding Peter Strzok's "insurance policy" text message. Jordan suggested the FBI used a dossier funded by the Clinton campaign to obtain FISA warrants to spy on the Trump campaign. The hosts argue that these revelations have severely damaged public trust in the FBI and the Mueller investigation.

Representative Jim Jordan grilled FBI Director Christopher Wray regarding Agent Peter Strzok, who was removed from Robert Mueller's team due to anti-Trump text messages. Strzok is identified as a key figure who interviewed Hillary Clinton and allegedly softened the language in James Comey's exoneration letter. The inquiry focuses on whether Strzok used the "Steele Dossier" to secure FISA warrants to spy on the Trump campaign.

Reports emerge regarding a FISA court warrant used to tap Paul Manafort's communications both before and after the 2016 election. While CNN broke the news, Judicial Watch is credited with pursuing documents through Freedom of Information Act requests. The hosts note that Trump's previous claims about "wiretapping" at Trump Tower appear to have some basis in these revelations.

The FISA court issued a harsh rebuke to the Obama administration for conducting illegal searches on thousands of Americans through the NSA. Reports indicate the NSA engaged in massive surveillance, capturing keystrokes and phone data without notifying the court, a move described as a profound violation of the Fourth Amendment.

Judge Andrew Napolitano discusses recently released documents showing that the NSA routinely violated the Constitution by spying on Americans without warrants. Napolitano explains that the FISA court chastised the NSA for these illegal searches, which included the unmasking of General Michael Flynn. He argues that the "six degrees of separation" rule allows the government to effectively spy on the entire U.S. population.

Radio host Mark Levin reports that the Obama administration attempted to obtain a FISA warrant to monitor Donald Trump's campaign. After being rejected for lack of evidence, the request was allegedly narrowed to focus on Paul Manafort and Roger Stone due to their business ties.

A theory is posited that two versions of Barack Obama exist to handle different presidential duties, potentially enabled by secret laws. The discussion references the secrecy of the FISA Court and National Security Letters as evidence of a hidden legal infrastructure in the United States.