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Ukraine’s Security Service said it, with Defence Intelligence, foiled a Russian FSB plot to attack a Russian opposition leader who had travelled to Ukraine; a shootout occurred in Kyiv with three DIU officers wounded, and officials have not released further details as investigators continue, amid unconfirmed links to the disappearance of a Russian Volunteer Corps commander.
Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU) says its Kyiv investigative team came under an armed attack during a pre-trial probe into a Russian FSB-planned terrorist plot; weapons were used to end the confrontation and attackers were detained, with some initially linked to Ukraine’s defence forces. The Prosecutor General’s Office opened a pre-trial investigation into threats against law enforcement and attempted murder, highlighting ongoing friction between the SSU and Defence Intelligence amid related events.
A Monaco blast that injured a Ukrainian oligarch is now linked to the murder of the bomber suspect in Ukraine, with two men including a former Kyiv police officer accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska. The SBU says Berezovska’s body was found after the suspects confessed and that evidence points to Kyiv’s military intelligence, while officials stress the two men acted alone. The case has raised questions about tensions between Ukraine’s security agencies (SBU and GUR) and prompted scrutiny from European leaders about accountability, even as Zelensky pledges to provide more information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.