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Month: February 2022

How We Became Brainwashed By Social Media – Psychology Today

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 7, 2022

How much do we rely on social media for news or social experiences? We have a natural human tendency to focus more attention on negative than positive events and situations.

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Russia vs USA

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 7, 2022

Weapons for Ukraine

Official Site of the New York Jets

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Post date February 7, 2022

The Official Home of the New York Jets.

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300 Instagram Names: Cool, Cute, Funny Username Ideas – Parade

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 7, 2022

Finding the right Instagram username is no small feat, but this list is full of cute, funny and cool Instagram names that’ll get your creativity going.

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The 13 Best Lumbar Support Pillows for Better Posture, According to a …

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 6, 2022

Back in need of relief? Shop the best lumbar support pillows for lower back support, with recommendations from experts.

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Hace 15 minutos hice una recarga por pagostore – CCM

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 5, 2022

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Edgar Sur on LinkedIn: T-cell therapy tied to 10-year remission in two …

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 5, 2022

Our lives, #career and #friends should all bring us #happiness #Follow me for #socialmedia best practices and #storytelling tips to enhance your #personalbranding and expand your #socialnetworking…

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US Home | Daily Mail Online

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 5, 2022

MailOnline – get the latest breaking news, celebrity photos, viral videos, science & tech news, and top stories from MailOnline and the Daily Mail newspaper.

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Retirement age could rise to 70 and pension contributions increase to …

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 5, 2022

A massive shortfall in the Contributory Pension Fund could force the raising of the retirement age to 70 and increased payments into the scheme, the finance minister signalled today.

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Best New Hatchbacks for 2025 – Car and Driver

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 4, 2022

Best New Hatchbacks for 2025. … Here are the best hatchbacks for other model years: 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019. Compact: 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback. View Photos Honda. Base price: $28,545.

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Epstein files and Trump
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As of early February 2026, the relationship between Donald Trump and the Jeffrey Epstein files has entered a major new phase following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act in late 2025.

The situation is currently defined by a massive document release, intense political debate over redactions, and new details regarding Trump’s inner circle.

The Epstein Files Transparency Act (2025)
In a rare moment of bipartisan unity, Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November 2025. President Trump signed the bill on November 19, 2025, which legally mandated the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all investigative files related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Trump’s Reversal: Initially, Trump dismissed the push for the files as a “Democrat hoax” and “pretty boring stuff.” However, facing a near-unanimous House vote, he shifted his stance, urging Republicans to support the release and claiming he had “nothing to hide.”

The “Final” Release: On January 30, 2026, the DOJ released its largest tranche to date—over 3 million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche (a former personal lawyer for Trump) stated this fulfilled the government’s legal obligations.

Key Findings Regarding Donald Trump
While the millions of pages have not produced evidence of criminal activity by Trump, they have shed more light on his past social ties:

Frequent Mentions: Trump’s name appears over 3,000 times in the latest documents. Most references are in news articles Epstein collected, correspondence between other parties, or unverified tips sent to the FBI.

Unverified Allegations: The files include previously unsealed FBI tips and “sensationalist” claims made shortly before the 2020 election. The DOJ has explicitly defended Trump against these, labeling them “unfounded and false.”

Specific Incidents: One document contains an allegation that Epstein introduced a 14-year-old girl to Trump at Mar-a-Lago in the early 2000s, though no charges or corroborating evidence of misconduct were provided.

Trump’s Response: On February 1, 2026, Trump told reporters that the files actually “absolve” him and prove the claims against him were a “radical left” fabrication.

Inner Circle & Wider Connections
The 2026 release has been notable for revealing that members of Trump’s circle remained in contact with Epstein longer than previously known:

Steve Bannon: The files show text and email exchanges between Bannon and Epstein as late as 2019, including a discussion about Epstein’s private plane.

Elon Musk: Emails from 2012 show Musk inquiring about “wild parties” on Epstein’s island. Musk has defended these on X, stating Epstein “hounded” him and that the release is an attempt to “smear” him.

Howard Lutnick: The Commerce Secretary also appears in the files, though his representatives state his interactions were limited and social.

Current Controversies
Redaction Failures: The DOJ faced a massive backlash after it was discovered that “blacked-out” text could be revealed by simply copying and pasting it. This accidentally exposed the identities of dozens of victims, leading to a legal battle between survivors’ attorneys and the administration.

“Cover-Up” Claims: Democrats, led by Representative Jamie Raskin, have accused the Trump administration of a “full-blown cover-up,” arguing that only half of the 6 million responsive documents have actually been released.