Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has expressed support for the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations’ (PSI) subpoenas to major telecommunications companies as part of an ongoing congressional inquiry into Arctic Frost. The PSI, led by Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), issued subpoenas to AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen. These subpoenas request records that would identify all individuals whose phone data was targeted by Jack Smith, including members of Congress.
“We’re still learning just how far Jack Smith’s fishing expedition went. These subpoenas from the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations will shine additional light on whose phone data Smith requested, including which members of Congress were impacted,” Grassley said. “I thank Senator Johnson for his longstanding partnership in our oversight of Arctic Frost.”
Johnson added, “Over the last year, Chairman Grassley and I identified hundreds of individuals and entities that Jack Smith swept into his massive partisan dragnet, including Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA and elected officials. In response to these subpoenas, I expect the telecom companies to identify even more people Jack Smith ruthlessly targeted as he weaponized the federal justice system against law-abiding patriots.”
The PSI is seeking clarity on the extent of data requests made during the Arctic Frost investigation. Previous oversight efforts by Grassley and Johnson have included hearings and demands for full disclosure regarding subpoenas issued by Jack Smith.
The Senate Judiciary Committee plays a significant role in overseeing federal judicial matters and law enforcement agencies. It reviews legislation related to criminal justice and civil liberties, evaluates judicial nominations, and conducts public hearings from its offices in Washington, D.C., as outlined on its official website. The committee also influences constitutional protections and public safety through its legislative work.
Recent activities related to Arctic Frost include a series of planned hearings for 2026 and calls for transparency about actions taken by federal entities during the investigation.
