An MSNBC "Morning Joe" panelist called for Democratic Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones to drop out of the race after his text messages resurfaced showing he called for the shooting of a GOP lawmaker.Co-host Mika Brzezinski noted that Republicans and Democrats were criticizing the messages and said they were "horrible." She added, "I didnt want to read them out loud."Jones came under fire over the last few days after an August 2022 text conversation between Jones and Virginia state Del. Carrie Coyner, R-Chester, resurfaced on Friday. In the text messages, Jones repeatedly wished for the violent death of then-GOP state House leader Todd Gilbert. In another, Jones questioned whether Gilbert and his wife were "breeding little fascists." A source familiar with the situation told Fox News Digital that, around that point, Jones and Coyner had a telephone conversation where he reportedly wished for the deaths of Gilberts children."I would say, you know, not to be too much on the high horse. Its wildly inappropriate under any circumstances. Today, tomorrow, 10 years ago, six months ago, I think the pressure is going to be on [Abigail] Spanberger to, and for the whole of the party, to ask this candidate to just quit the race. Because just both, its the right thing. And also the political splashback, you dont want to mess with this right now," liberal panelist John Heilemann said.Brzezinksi added, "Who says that?""This guy should do everyone a favor and step out of that race," Heilemann added."Three people, two bullets. Gilbert, Hitler and Pol Pot. Gilbert gets two bullets to the head," Jones wrote in the messages.Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger condemned the messages, but she stopped short of calling for him to end his campaign.CONSUMED WITH HATE: WINSOME SEARS, JASON MIYARES UNLOAD ON DEMOCRAT JAY JONES OVER VIOLENT TEXTS"I will always condemn violent language in our politics," Spanberger said, adding that she had spoken "frankly" with him after the texts surfaced.Former Biden aide Neera Tanden condemned Jones' violent texts but added that they were part of a "private conversation," during NBCs "Meet the Press" on Sunday."I absolutely think that people should criticize that, 100%," Tanden said. "I think it was a private conversation he had, but still awful and disgusting. It should be condemned."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURECLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPShe continued, "But then, we should condemn that, but then you should condemn when the president called the Democratic Party the party of Satan."Jones has apologized for the texts, saying in a statement that he is deeply ashamed of what he wrote.Fox News' Charles Creitz and Lindsay Kornick contributed to this report.

A lot of "pain" will be inflicted on the American public if Democrats fail to vote to reopen the federal government, the White House said Monday.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked during her daily briefing about the consequences if President Donald Trump doesnt secure a deal to get government employees back to work this week."Unfortunately, there's going to be a lot of pain inflicted," she said. "There already ison the American public, on our troops who are not being paid, on women and young children who depend on critical food assistance."TRUMPS WEEK IN REVIEW: SHUTDOWN SHOWDOWNS AND ARMED CARTEL CONFLICT"We hate to see this," she added. "In fact, the Office of Management and Budget is trying to do everything it can to find funds to support these vulnerable populations in our country. Again, we shouldnt have to do that. The Democrats have a chance to change course tonight."Monday marked the sixth day of the government shutdown, as both parties traded blame.The Senate is expected to vote Monday night on dueling measures to fund the government."We urge Democratic senators to vote to reopen the government and do the right thing," Leavitt said.WHITE HOUSE SAYS FEDERAL LAYOFFS COULD HIT 'THOUSANDS' AHEAD OF TRUMP, VOUGHT MEETINGShe noted that if a deal isnt reached by Monday night, federal workers wont receive their next full paycheck. Additionally, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food benefits to low-income families, will run out of funding.Trump has repeatedly blamed Democrats for the shutdown, calling their demands "unreasonable."On Sunday, he told reporters that looming layoffs are "up to them," referring to Democrats who voted against a bill to fund the government and avert the shutdown.

With the increasing interest in "golden" visa programs, Portugal has now become the latest country to hop on the trend by exclusively targeting Americans.The LXL Ventures Fund offers a five-year residence-by-investment program for non-EU nationals.The special visa allows people to live, work and study in Portugal along with enjoying visa-free travel across the Schengen Area.AMERICA'S ELITE LEAD BOOM OF GOLDEN' VISA APPLICATIONS TO VACATION DESTINATIONVisas only require an average of seven days per year spent in Portugal, per the program.The specialized private equity fund offers "secure and familiar assets matching U.S. investor preference," and "structure for NHR [Non-Habitual Resident tax] 2.0 compliance," according to the funds website.Lisbon-based Vida Capital has seen a 571% increase in traffic from the U.S. in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024, Forbes reported.Portugals new program requires prospective visa holders to put about $500,000 into qualifying investment, venture capital funds and scientific ortechnological research.POPULAR DESTINATION MAY EXPAND 'GOLDEN' VISA PERKS, OPENING MORE DOORS FOR WEALTHYAbout $250,000 of that can be invested in cultural heritage preservation, or in creating at least 10 full-time jobs in Portugal, according to the countrys site.Mo Bennis, an associate vice president at Arton Capital, a global financial advisory and consultancy firm, previously told Fox News Digital that Americans are realizing these special visas are "the ultimate insurance policy against uncertainty."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"[Golden visas] can open doors to privileges that money just cant buy: freedom of movement, securityfor your familyand access to opportunities around the world," he said.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleCritics of "golden" visas argue these programs favor the affluent over ordinary people and can push up the prices of local housing."Portugal offers access toworld-class healthcareand education within the EU, often at lower costs than in the U.S.," Bennis said.He added, "The countries with the most smooth and streamlined processes are often the most popular."

A moderate Democratic congressman who Republicans consider one of the most vulnerable House Democrats running for re-election next year is now facing a primary challenge from the left.Maine state auditor Matt Dunlap on Monday launched a 2026 bid for the U.S. House in Maine's 2nd Congressional District against four-term Democratic Rep. Jared Golden.The announcement by Dunlap complicates Golden's bid for re-election in a mostly rural district that President Donald Trump comfortably carried in the 2016, 2020, and 2024 elections. And it gives Republicans further hope they can flip one of their top-targeted districts in next year's midterms as they aim to not only defend but expand their fragile House majority.NEW TWIST IN THE MOST COMBUSTIBLE REPUBLICAN SENATE PRIMARY IN THE COUNTRYGolden is currently facing off with former two-term Republican Gov. Paul LePage, who right now has a clear glidepath to the GOP nomination in Maine, and the race between LePage and Golden is expected to be extremely competitive."There's bad and even worse. Jared Golden and Paul LePage," the narrator in Dunlap's campaign launch video argues.The narrator highlights that "Golden voted against unemployment benefits, child tax credits, and more affordable healthcare" and that "Golden even said he was OK with Donald Trump becoming president again.TRUMP'S SHADOW LOOMS LARGE IN 2025 ELECTION SHOWDOWNSDunlap, speaking to the camera, says: "I'm not OK with Donald Trump as president. That's why I'm running for Congress."And he touted that during his tenure as Maine Secretary of State, "I took Trump and his MAGA allies to court and I won."Golden, a U.S. Marine veteran who served combat tours in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and who was first elected to Congress in 2018, has a history of bucking House Democratic leadership.The most recent example: Golden broke ranks last month to vote with Republicans on a GOP-crafted funding bill to avert a government shutdown. The measure was later blocked by Senate Democrats, which triggered the current federal government shutdown.Golden defended his vote at the time and said that the shutdown "is the result of hardball politics driven by the demands far-left groups are making for Democratic Party leaders to put on a show of their opposition to President Trump."HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS REPORTING ON THE 2025 ELECTIONSAnd in a statement Monday following Dunlap's entry into the race, Golden said he represents a district that is "fiercely independentits one of the most ideologically diverse districts in the country, and deserves someone who represents it as it is.""If Matt Dunlap thinks this district will choose him over Paul LePage, hes got another thing coming," Golden argued in the statement. "A 30-year party crony like Matt Dunlap wont cut it."Many national Democrats believe that Golden is uniquely positioned to hold the seat in Maine's 2nd Congressional District, which is geographically the largest congressional district east of the Mississippi River.And a Democratic source familiar with the race confirmed to Fox News that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "expressed to both Dunlap and state party leadership that unless Golden is the nominee, it could jeopardize the seat, national investment in Maine, and therefore the path to the majority."The rival National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) quickly weighed in on the development in the Democratic primary."Democrat Matt Dunlap's entrance into this race proves what we've been saying all along: Serial Flip-Flopper Jared Golden has betrayed Mainers at every turn, and his own party is done with his spineless, self-serving ways. Golden has got to go, and even Democrats know it," NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O'Toole claimed in a statement.And Maine GOP Chairman Jim Deyermond, in a statement, argued that "for years, ordinary Mainers have been left behind by Jared Golden as he flip-flops to try and hold his seat. Golden almost never makes a public appearance in Maine and often leaves people wondering where he is."Fox News' Deirdre Heavey contributed to this report

A common chemical that is widespread in the U.S. has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinsons disease, researchers say.In a recent study published in the journal Neurology, researchers found a "small but measurable increase in Parkinsons risk" linked to trichloroethylene (TCE), which has been found to spread in the air, water and soil in the U.S.TCE is a chlorinated solvent commonly used for degreasing metal parts and in industrial cleaning, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.STUDY LINKS MENTAL HEALTH RISKS TO THIS TOXIN FOR THOSE BORN IN '60S OR '70SThe chemical is regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act due to the potential risks of liver cancer, kidney cancer and non-Hodgkins lymphoma.It has also been linked to damage to the liver, kidneys, central nervous system, immune system and reproductive organs, as well as fetal heart defects, per the EPA.Previous research has found that TCE, when inhaled or ingested, can easily cross the blood-brain barrier and cause damage to neurons.In the most recent study, researchers from the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Ariz., analyzed data for nearly 222,000 older adults recently diagnosed with Parkinsons, along with more than 1.1 million people who did not have the disease, according to a press release.ULTRAPROCESSED FOODS MAKE UP 60% OF AMERICA'S DIET, WHO'S AT BIGGEST RISKThe researchers also compared patients who lived close to facilities that emit TCE compared to those whose homes were farther away."We found a nationwide relationship between ambient TCE and Parkinsons disease risk and some compelling patterns of high risk in individuals who live near certain facilities that emit TCE compared to those whose homes are farther away," Dr. Brittany Krzyzanowski, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurology at Barrow, told Fox News Digital.Outdoor TCE concentrations were found to be highest in the Rust Belt region of the U.S. and several smaller areas throughout the nation, she said."I was not surprised to see an association between TCE exposure and Parkinsons disease risk because this link has been established in a number of studies," the researcher said."However, this is the first study linking ambient TCE in neighborhood-level air pollution to Parkinsons risk nationwide so its somewhat surprising to see that TCE in the outdoor air in our neighborhoods could impact the risk of disease."The study used observational data, Krzyzanowski said, and does not prove that exposure to the chemical causes Parkinsons."Our study was also limited to Medicare-aged individuals, so our results do not speak to the risk of early onset Parkinsons disease cases," she added.LIVING NEAR A GOLF COURSE IS LINKED TO PARKINSONS RISK IN NEW STUDY AS SOME CITE LIMITATIONSDr. Aaron Ellenbogen, neurologist and lead physician of the Parkinsons Disease & Movement Disorders Center at the Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders, confirmed the findings are "not new information.""The first case of Parkinson's that was associated with trichloroethylene exposure was published in 1969," Ellenbogen, who was not involved in the new study, told Fox News Digital.Trichloroethylene, he said, "is used in dry-cleaning, industrial solvents and a wide variety of applications in industry and even at home."TCE is one of many chemicals that has been associated with the development of Parkinson's disease, Ellenbogen said.DOCTORS SAY EATING SPECIFIC TYPE OF FOOD MAY OFFSET LUNG DAMAGE FROM AIR POLLUTION"It is not clear that the chemicals directly cause Parkinson's disease, but it may reflect a complex interplay between environmental exposure and a genetic predisposition of susceptibility that leads to the development of Parkinson's disease," he added.Dr. Guy Schwartz, co-director of the Parkinsons and Movement Disorders Center at Stony Brook Medicine on Long Island, New York, warned that TCE is "ubiquitous" in the U.S."It is present in common, everyday life materials, such as perfumes, cleaning wipes, glue and ink, and in the manufacturing of soap, paper and plastics," Schwartz, who was also not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital."It also appears that TCE is present in air and soil, and exposure to it in minute amounts over many years perhaps over decades may be necessary to set in motion the biochemical cascade that leads to premature death of neurons, as is the case in Parkinsons disease."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERSchwartz pointed out, however, that TCE is not the only risk factor to consider."We shouldnt discount the possibility that exposure to multiple neurotoxins results in the perfect storm leading to disease onset," he said. "Some chemicals are better established than others, and more widely accepted in the medical community, but almost certainly there are others that have not been studied rigorously and potentially are even more deleterious to our health."Schwartz noted that the study suggests Parkinsons disease may be linked not only to advanced age, but also to the cumulative effects of long-term exposure to neurotoxins which could help explain why the disease often develops later in life.Avoiding TCE exposure can be challenging, Ellenbogen noted."There is likely some benefit to using medical-grade air purifiers, filtering water and avoiding plastic water bottles, which may contribute to lowering risk," she said.Lead researcher Krzyzanowski encourages individuals to be aware of the previous studies linking TCE exposure to Parkinsons disease risk and to check to see whether the chemical has contaminated their own community."If so, there are ways to volunteer and get involved with community groups concerning environmental advocacy and remediation," she said.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthThe study was supported in part by the American Academy of Neurology and the Barrow Neurological Foundation.Fox News Digital reached out to several manufacturers of TCE for comment.

Iowas largest public school district is suing the firm that helped it hire an illegal immigrant Ian Roberts, who is now in Department of Justice custody for negligence and breach of contract.The district hired One-Fourth Consulting, which operates under its brand JG Consulting, was sued in the Iowa District Court for Polk County last week by the Des Moines Independent Community School District (DMICSD) for its role in hiring Roberts.Roberts was hired to be the superintendent of the district in May 2023 at a salary of $270,000.Last month, Roberts was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He was subsequently charged with possession of illegal weapons after a loaded handgun was found in his car following his arrest.SCHOOL CHIEF TO SUSPECT: ICE ARREST OF DES MOINES SUPERINTENDENT EXPOSES FAKE DEGREES, DRUG CONVICTIONSThe district is suing the executive search firm for breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, general negligence and is also seeking monetary damages.Fox News Digital reached out to JG Consulting for comment but did not hear back in time for publication."The District and JG Consulting entered into a valid, written Agreement for JG Consulting to provide executive search services in connection with the superintendent hire," the lawsuit states. "JG Consulting materially breached the Agreement by, among other things, failing to properly vet Roberts and by referring Roberts as a candidate when he could not lawfully hold the position."The district argued that JG Consulting was negligent in its duties, citing the fact it is in the business of "supplying accurate information regarding candidates," and presented Roberts as suitable for the position."That representation was false," the suit states in regard to Roberts. The district cited costs associated with the controversy, including those incurred from having to find a replacement and reputational damage.SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS AFTER ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SCREAMS DURING VIRAL DC ARREST: WHAT I VOTED FORIn addition to JG Consulting's work with DMICSD, the executive search firm has also helped spearhead candidate search efforts for several other school districts around the country, including in Texas, Virginia and in other districts in Iowa, according to a Fox News Digital analysis of public records.One of those districts, the Eanes Westlake Innovative School District, which is currently using JG Consulting to find a new superintendent, put out a statement following news of the Roberts arrest to assure its community members that it was committed to "high standards" in its search for a new district head."While we are aware of allegations in Iowa, the Board believes JG Consulting is conducting a thorough and comprehensive search for the next Eanes ISD superintendent," district board president, Kim McMath, said. "As we move forward, the Board will require JG Consulting to provide extensive background information on all candidates who advance for consideration. We are steadfast in our commitment to ensuring this process meets the highest standards. Through the combination of Eanes ISDs rigorous internal hiring practices and JG Consultings enhanced evaluation protocols, we are confident the district will be presented with well-qualified, carefully vetted candidates."Roberts is currently facing federal charges and is in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service in Polk County jail, according to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) statement from last week. In the statement, DHS said that Roberts "rap sheet and immigration history reveal a long record of criminal conduct in the United States," which the agency said proves "he should never have been serving in a role overseeing children in Iowas largest school district."According to DHS, Roberts was previously convicted of reckless driving, unsafe operation and speeding in Maryland in 2012. The statement also said he was convicted in Pennsylvania of unlawful possession of a loaded firearm in 2022.Besides these, he also has charges of criminal possession of narcotics with intent to sell, criminal possession of narcotics, criminal possession of a forgery instrument and possession of a forged instrument in New York dating back to 1996 and charges of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and fourth-degree weapon charges in 2020.Additionally, according to the Polk County Sheriffs Office, itscivil divisionservedRoberts a sealed restraining order from Jackson County, Missouri, in August 2023. It is unclear what prompted the restraining order since the order was sealed.He was also discovered to be illegally registered to vote as a Democrat in Maryland, raising serious questions about the states voter registration system.Fox News Digital's Peter Pinedo contributed to this report.

A man accused of murdering six people in California was deported several times previously, according to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.Norberto Celerino, 53, faces six counts of murder in relation to a Sept. 7 crash while allegedly driving under the influence in Napa County, California, according to the district attorney, who said this would be Celerino's fourth DUI charge.The district attorney's office said that Celerino who also goes by the names Norberto (Beto) Celerino Villalva, Grabien Martinez, and Roberto Savaringo-Diabla was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol when he crashed the car into a tree, killing six passengers and severely injuring another.An ICE spokesperson told KRON4 that Celerino has been deported several times.DHS: TWO WISCONSIN TEENS WOULD 'STILL BE ALIVE' IF NOT FOR SANCTUARY POLICIES PROTECTING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT"Beto Cerillo-Bialva is a criminal alien from Mexico who first entered the United States in 1995. Since his first illegal entry, he has been arrested several times for possession of cocaine, multiple DUIs, and removed multiple times from the United States," the spokesperson said.BLUE CITY CRIME DRIVES TRUMP DOJ BATTLE WITH MAJOR DEMOCRAT-LED COUNTY ON CONCEALED CARRY RIGHTSHis "continued disregard for the laws within the United States, and Californias sanctuary laws, has led to this tragic incident. Sanctuary laws continue to place the American public in danger and only protect the criminal aliens," the ICE spokesperson said.Pedro Lopez Gomez, 57, Fernando Silverio, 34, Demetrio Celerino Francisco, 39, Beymar Reynosa Rodriguez, 32, Aaron Ruiz, 39, and Loreto Ricardo Hernandez, 42, were killed in the crash.He's accused of unlawfully re-entering the United States several times, according to ICE.

Actress Cheryl Hines revealed in a new CBS interview that she was "very worried" her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., would be shot during his 2024 presidential campaign."CBS Mornings" host Gayle King previewed the interview on Monday, showing a clip of the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actress discussing her fears over her husbands safety."From the moment he announced he was running, I knew our lives would never be the same," Hines told CBS News' Natalie Morales. "I found it stressful that Bobby didnt get Secret Service protection."Kennedy ran for president as an independent before suspending his campaign and endorsing Republican Donald Trump, who later tapped him to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.VIDEO OF TRUMP ALLEGEDLY 'SNUBBING' ACTRESS CHERYL HINES SPREADS LIKE WILDFIRE BUT DOESN'T SHOW FULL PICTUREHines added, "I think every day somebody would say to me, Are you worried about him getting shot like his father and like his uncle? And I was. I was very worried about it. Still worried about it. I dont think Bobby tells me all of the threats that he gets, if Im being honest."The full interview will air Tuesday on "CBS Mornings." Kennedy, the face of the "Make America Healthy Again" movement, has been the subject of fierce criticism from political foes for his stances on vaccines, food and autism, as well as his stewardship of the health department.Kennedy has said the Biden administration repeatedly denied his requests for Secret Service protections for his campaign, despite his familys tragic history.Kennedys father, Robert F. Kennedy, and uncle, President John F. Kennedy, were both assassinated in the 1960s, which prompted the extension of Secret Service protection to presidential candidates.RFK JR RACKS UP $1.4M DEBT WITH PRIVATE SECURITY FIRM AS BIDEN IGNORES PLEA FOR SECRET SERVICE PROTECTIONThe Biden administrations rejection of additional protection for Kennedy came even after a heavily armed man infiltrated one of Kennedy's campaign events in September 2023.Kennedy later received Secret Service protection after the first assassination attempt against Trump last year.However, his protection was withdrawn after he suspended his campaign and backed Trump.'WEST WING' STAR MOCKS ACTRESS CHERYL HINES FOR STAYING 'SILENT' AFTER HUSBAND RFK JR. ENDORSES TRUMPKennedy currently receives protection from the U.S. Marshals Service.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFox News Digital reached out to the Department of Health and Human Services for comment.

A Democratic candidate, who is in hot water over texts revealing his desire to shoot a GOP lawmaker, previously received the endorsement and a hefty donation from one of the most prominent gun control groups in the country.Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones, running alongside gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger, received $200,000 from Everytown for Gun Safety in August, campaign finance records reviewed by Fox News Digital show.Jones has been facing calls to drop out of the race after aNational Review report exposed text messages in 2022 where Jones compared one of his Republican colleagues, former Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert, to Hitler and Pol Pot and said that if he was given two bullets, he would use both against the GOP lawmaker.Jones also made remarks suggesting his desire to see violence happen against Gilbert's young children.YOUNGKIN PRESSES DEMS TO PUSH JAY JONES OFF VIRGINIA AG TICKET AFTER 'BEYOND DISQUALIFYING' MESSAGES SURFACEEverytown for Gun Safetyendorsed Jones in June."Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones are committed gun sense champions, and were proud to endorse them today," John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety, said in a press release at the time."Preventing gun violence is a winning issue in Virginia, and Everytown will go all out to make sure voters know which candidates are making public safety a top priority."WINSOME EARLE-SEARS RELEASES AD LINKING ABIGAIL SPANBERGER TO JAY JONES AFTER VIOLENT TEXTS RESURFACEFox News Digital reached out to Everytown for Gun Safety inquiring whether their endorsement still stands or if they plan to ask for their donation back but did not receive a response.Republicans across the country, including President Donald Trump, have called on Jones to exit the race, but Virginia Democrats have so far remained united behind Jones.Jones has since apologized, calling the remarks "embarrassing and shameful," and said he had reached out personally to Gilbert and his family.Fox News Digital reached out to the Jones campaign for comment.Spanberger, running for governor in one of the most closely watched races in the country, condemned Jones' messages but stopped short of calling on him to withdraw from the race.

EXCLUSIVE: Former Special Counsel Jack Smith was allegedly tracking the private communications and phone calls of nearly a dozen Republican Senators as part of his investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots, Fox News Digital has learned.A document, reviewed by Fox News Digital, revealed that Smith and his "Arctic Frost" team investigating Jan. 6 were allegedly tracking the phone calls of GOP Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, Josh Hawley of Missouri, Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, Dan Sullivan of Alaska, Tommy Tuberville of Alabama and GOP Rep. Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania.The document, recently discovered by FBI Director Kash Patel and exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital, is titled "CAST Assistance" and dated Sept. 27, 2023. "CAST" refers to the FBIs cellular analysis survey team.The document, which has the names of FBI agents involved redacted, marks the case ID as "ARCTIC FROSTElection Law MattersSENSITIVE INVESTIGATIVE MATTERCAST."FLASHBACK: ANTI-TRUMP FBI AGENT RESPONSIBLE FOR OPENING JACK SMITH ELECTOR CASE AGAINST PRESIDENT: WHISTLEBLOWERThe document states the names of the lawmakers and that an FBI special agent on Smiths team "conducted preliminary toll analysis" on the toll records associated with the lawmakers.An FBI official told Fox News Digital that Smith and his team tracking the senators were able to see which phone numbers they called, the location the phone call originated and the location where it was received.A source said the calls were likely in reference to the vote to certify the 2020 election.An official said the records were collected in 2023 by Smith and his team after subpoenaing major telephone providers."Arctic Frost" was opened inside the bureau April 13, 2022. Smith was appointed as special counsel to take over the probe in November 2022.Fox News Digital has learned that FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is briefing those lawmakers on the discovery of Smiths surveillance Monday afternoon on Capitol Hill.A source said Bongino and FBI Director Patel felt it was important to brief the senators "as soon as possible" after the discovery of the record."It is a disgrace that I have to stand on Capitol Hill and reveal this that the FBI was once weaponized to track the private communications of U.S. lawmakers for political purposes," Bongino told Fox News Digital. "That era is over."Bongino added: "Under our leadership, the FBI will never again be used as a political weapon against the American people."FBI officials told Fox News Digital that the newly discovered records were pursuant to an oversight request by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa.Patel and Bongino personally directed additional review of the "Arctic Frost" case after Grassleys request.An FBI official told Fox News Digital that "Arctic Frost" is a "prohibited case," and that the review required FBI officials to go "above and beyond in order to deliver on this promise of transparency." The discovery is part of a broader ongoing review, Fox News Digital has learned.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"The American people deserve the truth, and under my leadership, they will have it," Patel told Fox News Digital. "We promised accountability for those who weaponized law enforcement, and we will deliver it."Patel added: "Under our watch, the FBI will never again be turned against the American people."Smith, after months of investigating, charged President Donald Trump in the U.S. District Court for Washington, D.C., in his 2020 election case, but after Trump was elected president, Smith sought to dismiss the case. Judge Tanya Chutkan granted that request.Smith's case cost taxpayers more than $50 million.Fox News Digital was unable to reach Smith for comment.