Senate Republicans release whistleblower records showing FBI opened investigation into GOP lawmakers over Capitol tours before January 6

Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley and Sen. Ron Johnson released internal FBI communications showing the bureau opened 'Rampart Twelve,' a preliminary investigation on January 22, 2021, into Republican members of Congress over constituent tours of the Capitol near January 6, 2021. The investigation focused on Reps. Lauren Boebert, Paul Gosar, Andy Biggs, and former Rep. Mo Brooks, with agents obtaining phone toll records for Boebert and Gosar. Internal messages revealed federal prosecutors expressed early doubts about the strength of the allegations, which originated from claims by then-Rep. Mikie Sherrill.