All articles tagged with #security services
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
The Los Angeles Police Department ceased providing security services for former Vice President Kamala Harris after facing internal criticism, shifting responsibility to the California Highway Patrol following the termination of her Secret Service detail by President Trump.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Russian intelligence documents obtained by a UK-based investigative organization suggest that the Kremlin's security services were aware of an ISIS threat days before a deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow, where at least 143 people were killed. The documents indicate that ethnic Tajiks radicalized by ISIS-K could have been involved in the attack. Despite warnings from the United States, Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed the American warnings as "provocative" and suggested, without evidence, that Ukraine had helped orchestrate the attack.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Despite warnings from foreign and domestic intelligence agencies about a possible extremist attack at a Russian concert venue involving ISIS-K, Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed the alerts as attempts to destabilize the country. Days later, gunmen stormed a concert hall outside Moscow, killing at least 143 people. The security lapse has raised questions about how Russia's extensive intelligence and law enforcement apparatus failed to prevent one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in the country during Putin's nearly quarter century in power.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newsweek
Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed Ukraine for the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall, but ISIS-K claimed responsibility, leading to scrutiny of Russia's intelligence and security services. Experts suggest that the focus on Ukraine may have led to a failure in counterterrorism efforts. Despite warnings from the U.S. about a potential attack, Russian authorities appeared to have done little with this information. The attack has raised questions about the priorities and effectiveness of Russia's security and intelligence agencies, with conflicting rhetoric from Moscow and a lack of clarity on how they will address the situation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Business Insider
Suspects in the Moscow terror attack appeared in court showing signs of severe abuse, with online videos depicting torture by Russia's security services. The brutality is being openly showcased, with officials being honored for their involvement in the arrests. This marks a new milestone in the normalization of brutality by officials in Putin's Russia, with analysts noting a shift towards militarization and tolerance of violence since the start of the Ukraine war.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Rep. Cori Bush's campaign has paid her husband a total of about $122,710 over the past two years, with an additional $17,500 in the last quarter, raising concerns and prompting investigations from the Justice Department and the FEC. The payments to her husband were initially listed as "security services" but were later changed to "wage expense." Bush defended the spending, citing threats against her, while facing scrutiny for her support of the "Defund the police" movement and her campaign's high-dollar security expenditures.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Rep. Cori Bush is under investigation by the Department of Justice, the Federal Election Commission, and the House Committee on Ethics for her campaign's spending on security services, including hiring her now-husband as part of her security team. Bush claims her husband provides services at or below-market rate and is fully cooperating with the investigations. The use of campaign funds for security services has come under scrutiny, especially in the wake of heightened security concerns following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Rep. Cori Bush is under investigation by the Justice Department for allegedly misusing government funds for her security, with more than $500,000 spent on private security while advocating for defunding the police. Bush blames "right-wing" organizations for baseless complaints and asserts that she has not used federal tax dollars for personal security services. The probe also involves payments to her husband for security services, with ongoing investigations by the Federal Election Commission and the House Committee on Ethics. Bush maintains that she has complied with all laws and House rules, and is fully cooperating with the pending investigations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
The Justice Department is investigating Rep. Cori Bush's campaign spending on security services, with a focus on her use of campaign funds for personal protection. Bush denies any wrongdoing and asserts that she has not used federal tax dollars for personal security. The investigation stems from her marriage to her security guard and subsequent retention of him on her campaign payroll. Bush maintains that her husband provides necessary services at or below fair market rate. The probe follows complaints filed by conservative watchdog groups, and while the independent Office of Congressional Ethics dismissed the matter, the bipartisan House Ethics Committee has not closed the case.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
The Justice Department is investigating Democratic Rep. Cori Bush for potential misuse of funds related to security services, with a subpoena issued to the House Sergeant at Arms for documents. Bush confirmed the investigation and stated that she has not used federal tax dollars for personal security services, maintaining that she complied with House rules. The investigation is ongoing, and the Justice Department declined to comment on the matter.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
Iraq's government has stated that several individuals involved in the attack on the US embassy in Baghdad have links to the country's security services. While specific details were not provided, Iraq's security forces have arrested multiple suspects and are continuing their search for others involved. The attacks on the embassy, along with separate attacks on US bases in Iraq and Syria, have been attributed to Iran-backed militias. The US has called on Iraq to rein in these militias, as they have targeted US facilities multiple times in recent months.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Israel had knowledge of Hamas's plan for a terrorist attack more than a year before it occurred, but failed to prevent the devastating assault. The Israeli security services ignored a warning about the attack, which was dismissed as aspirational.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
Burkina Faso's military rulers have announced that a coup attempt against their government has been foiled by the country's intelligence and security services. Four people have been arrested, while two others are still being sought. The military government expressed regret that officers had strayed from their duty to defend the country. Burkina Faso has been plagued by armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS, causing widespread instability and displacement.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
A Russian general, Major-General Yuri Afanasevskii, was seriously injured in a failed assassination attempt in the occupied Luhansk region. He was given a bomb-rigged cellphone that exploded upon activation. Afanasevskii suffered shrapnel wounds to his head, neck, and stomach, while his son had three fingers amputated. A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and she has confessed to her role in the plot allegedly orchestrated by Ukraine's intelligence operatives. Afanasevskii, a former chairman of the State Customs Committee, had been sanctioned by several countries and was accused of financing pro-Russian paramilitary groups.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Economist
Ukraine has been carrying out a series of targeted assassinations over the past 18 months, both within occupied Ukraine and inside Russia, with its security services becoming increasingly competent in these operations. The origins of political assassination in Ukraine can be traced back to at least 2015 when the country's domestic security service (SBU) created a new body to eliminate terrorists. The SBU's fifth counter-intelligence directorate, along with the Special Operations Forces (SSO), has played a central role in these operations. However, there are concerns that some of the killings lack a clear strategy and risk exposing Ukrainian infiltration into Russia. The infiltration of Ukraine's security services by Russian agents remains a significant challenge in creating a Ukrainian Mossad-like agency.