FBI: CR-15 – Spying on Senators, the FBI, led by Director Kash Patel, has officially disbanded the CR-15 unit, a team accused of spying on Republican senators during the Biden administration.
Patel said the decision was part of a larger effort to restore trust and end the weaponization of law enforcement.
“They tracked communications of GOP senators. That era is over,” — Patel posted on X.
“Those who acted unethically were fired, and the corrupt squad was dismantled.”
Background: The CR-15 Controversy
The CR-15 unit, based in the FBI’s Washington Field Office, was one of three anti-corruption squads.
It was heavily involved in the “Arctic Frost” investigation — a probe launched in 2022 into alleged election meddling and communications among Trump allies.
The unit also participated in:
- The 2022 arrest of former White House adviser Peter Navarro
- Seizing phones from Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence
- Monitoring communications linked to Republican lawmakers
Senators Reportedly Targeted
| Lawmaker | State | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Graham | South Carolina | Senator |
| Bill Hagerty | Tennessee | Senator |
| Josh Hawley | Missouri | Senator |
| Dan Sullivan | Alaska | Senator |
| Tommy Tuberville | Alabama | Senator |
| Ron Johnson | Wisconsin | Senator |
| Cynthia Lummis | Wyoming | Senator |
| Marsha Blackburn | Tennessee | Senator |
| Mike Kelly | Pennsylvania | Representative |
FBI: CR-15 – Spying on Senators
According to NBC News, the CR-15 unit was shut down in May 2025, and its members were reassigned.
Documents released by Sen. Chuck Grassley revealed that the FBI conducted a “toll analysis” — tracking call records of senators, not live phone taps.
Key Takeaways
- FBI dismantles CR-15 unit tied to election probe and senator surveillance
- Part of internal reforms to rebuild accountability
- Investigation ongoing into misuse of surveillance tools
SOURCE: https://nypost.com/2025/10/07/us-news/fbi-disbands-corrupt-team-used-to-spy-on-gop-senators