Navalny associates accused of ‘treason’ by prominent Moscow senator after lobbying Biden for more US sanctions against Russia

A letter sent to US President Joe Biden by allies of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny has sparked a fierce backlash in Moscow. It calls for harsh measures against high-profile Russian officials and businessmen. … Read More >Navalny associates accused of ‘treason’ by prominent Moscow senator after lobbying Biden for more US sanctions against Russia

Siberian woman dubbed Russia’s ‘most beautiful police officer’ sues service in bid to win back her badge & gun

With her blonde hair and an assault rifle, one Siberian police officer arrested hearts online. But now the woman once dubbed Russia’s most beautiful cop is suing her former department for firing her from the service. … Read More >Siberian woman dubbed Russia’s ‘most beautiful police officer’ sues service in bid to win back her badge & gun

‘Enemy within’: Pelosi calls for additional House security, claims members of Congress THREATENED by colleagues

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) has demanded additional security for lawmakers, citing threats from “within” the House, while the temporary fence around the Capitol is on the way to becoming permanent. … Read More >‘Enemy within’: Pelosi calls for additional House security, claims members of Congress THREATENED by colleagues

China insists UK is ‘shooting itself in the foot’ as Britain’s Hong Kong visa programme kicks off on Sunday

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has expressed its opposition to British interference in Hong Kong’s affairs as the UK prepares to open its new visa programme to 70 percent of the island’s residents on January 31. … Read More >China insists UK is ‘shooting itself in the foot’ as Britain’s Hong Kong visa programme kicks off on Sunday

Russia to fine TikTok & other social networks for failing to remove posts allegedly promoting unauthorized protests to kids

The Russian state regulator, Roskomnadzor, has announced that seven social networks will be fined for failing to comply with demands to delete calls to protest, after supporters of Alexey Navalny advertised demonstrations online. … Read More >Russia to fine TikTok & other social networks for failing to remove posts allegedly promoting unauthorized protests to kids

Putin Speaks About Global Security Erosion, Pandemic, and IT Giants’ Monopolies at Davos Forum

The Russian president is delivering an address at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos on 27 January in an online format mandated by the ongoing pandemic. Global economic restoration after the end of the pandemic is one of the key topics that will be discussed at WEF this week. … Read More >Putin Speaks About Global Security Erosion, Pandemic, and IT Giants’ Monopolies at Davos Forum

CrossTalk Bullhorns, QUARANTINE EDITION: Patriot Act 2.0

It seems inevitable there will be new security regulations passed into law in the wake of the events on Capitol Hill. The original Patriot Act was made law to legitimize the so-called War on Terror. Will the Patriot Act 2.0 focus on ‘domestic terror’? And, how will the US engage the EU once Joe is in office? … Read More >CrossTalk Bullhorns, QUARANTINE EDITION: Patriot Act 2.0

Media sounds the alarm as man nabbed in DC with pistol, 500 rounds of AMMO & ‘fake pass’… neglects to tell rest of the story

CNN and others rushed to report the arrest of a man at Washington’s ‘checkpoint’ with a pistol, 500 rounds of ammunition and a “fake” inauguration pass. The man said he was a security guard, and has been released. … Read More >Media sounds the alarm as man nabbed in DC with pistol, 500 rounds of AMMO & ‘fake pass’… neglects to tell rest of the story

Congresswoman claims office ‘panic buttons’ removed before Capitol riot as Dems demand investigation into ‘suspicious activitity’

Staff for Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Massachusetts) is claiming there is an investigation into office “panic buttons” being removed before the US Capitol riot while other Democrats are demanding a probe into “suspicious activity.” … Read More >Congresswoman claims office ‘panic buttons’ removed before Capitol riot as Dems demand investigation into ‘suspicious activitity’

Army identifies more possible threats as at least 25 ‘domestic terrorism’ cases are opened in connection with US Capitol breach

Prosecutors have opened at least 25 domestic terrorism cases against people who participated in the US Capitol riot, and the army has identified more potential threats as President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration approaches. … Read More >Army identifies more possible threats as at least 25 ‘domestic terrorism’ cases are opened in connection with US Capitol breach