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Day: January 3, 2024

01/03/2024 | World News Roundup

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 3, 2024

Hamas commander killed in Beirut. Closed border crossings to reopen. Hospitalization surge. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today’s World News Roundup.

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Almost all Ukrainians who left country in 2023 already back – research

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 3, 2024

More than 32 million border crossings were recorded in Ukraine in 11 months of 2023. At the same time, the difference between those who left and those who crossed back in is below 1%.

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: #News #Times #NewsAndTimes #NT #TNT #Israel #World #USA #POTUS #DOJ #FBI #CIA #DIA #ODNI #Mossad #Putin #Russia #GRU #Ukraine #SouthCaucasus #NewAbwehr #Bloggers https://t.co/AsnqCsT3C1

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 3, 2024

#News #Times #NewsAndTimes #NT #TNT #Israel #World #USA #POTUS #DOJ #FBI #CIA #DIA #ODNI #Mossad #Putin #Russia #GRU #Ukraine #SouthCaucasus #NewAbwehr #Bloggers https://t.co/AsnqCsT3C1

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) January 3, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: What happens if you subtract from Putin his Anti-Americanism, Anti-Europeanism, Anti-Ukrainism, Anti-Gayism, etc.? Nothing, pshik, deflated rubber balloon on a street corner. He needs these things to put on airs, to maintain his impressive puffy cheeks, to look needed and… https://t.co/lokHr01iUb

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 3, 2024

What happens if you subtract from Putin his Anti-Americanism, Anti-Europeanism, Anti-Ukrainism, Anti-Gayism, etc.?
Nothing, pshik, deflated rubber balloon on a street corner.
He needs these things to put on airs, to maintain his impressive puffy cheeks, to look needed and… pic.twitter.com/lokHr01iUb

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) January 3, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@warcrimeswatch: RT by @mikenov: Former mossad agent @VictorOstrovsky tells us what we already know. Israel weaponizes antisemitism against anyone that…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 3, 2024

Former mossad agent @VictorOstrovsky tells us what we already know. Israel weaponizes antisemitism against anyone that even questions them. Sick victimhood mentality #Antisemitism #israel #Mossad #jews #FreePalestine #idf #gaza #ceasefire pic.twitter.com/NdLuOxTAtK

— warcrimewatch (@warcrimeswatch) December 27, 2023

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@FastNews77: RT by @mikenov: https://t.co/hHO2AjRbMd…For writer who broke Epstein case, a rumored Mossad link is worth digging into #Epstein #Mossad #Is…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 3, 2024

https://t.co/hHO2AjRbMd…For writer who broke Epstein case, a rumored Mossad link is worth digging into #Epstein #Mossad #Israel #USA #Politics #Blackmail

— Breaking News (@FastNews77) December 28, 2023

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@AgenciaAJN: RT by @mikenov: El director del #Mossad ordenó avanzar con la propuesta catarí para la liberación de rehenes israelíes en manos de #Hamás -…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 3, 2024

El director del #Mossad ordenó avanzar con la propuesta catarí para la liberación de rehenes israelíes en manos de #Hamás – #Israel #Gaza #Catar #Qatar https://t.co/7Cln7Xtb0I

— Agencia AJN (@AgenciaAJN) December 30, 2023

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@DailyWorld24: RT by @mikenov: 📝🇮🇷#Iran 🇮🇱#Israel: Iran Executes Four Israeli Mossad Spies After IRGC Commanders Assassination in #Syria Watch Iran ha…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 3, 2024

📝🇮🇷#Iran 🇮🇱#Israel: Iran Executes Four Israeli Mossad Spies After IRGC Commanders Assassination in #Syria Watch

Iran has executed four people accused of working for Israel’s intelligence service, #Mossad. Iran’s Mizan news agency reported that executions took place on December… pic.twitter.com/yWRFJmoWNK

— 🌐World News 24 🌍🌎🌏 (@DailyWorld24) December 29, 2023

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@IsraelWarInfo: RT by @mikenov: Head of the #Mossad Dedi Barnea: “Every Arab mother should know that if her son was a participant in the massacre on 7/1…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 3, 2024

Head of the #Mossad Dedi Barnea: “Every Arab mother should know that if her son was a participant in the massacre on 7/10 – his blood is on his head.”#IsraelHamasWar #Israel pic.twitter.com/GlatBxMcYq

— Israel War Info Uncensored (@IsraelWarInfo) January 3, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@Robert4787: RT by @mikenov: Turkey claims Mossad recruits informants via vague job postings on social media. #mossad #turkey #spies https://t.co/CwftE…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 3, 2024

Turkey claims Mossad recruits informants via vague job postings on social media. #mossad #turkey #spies https://t.co/CwftEmmt6s

— Robert Morton (@Robert4787) January 3, 2024

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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.