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Day: January 13, 2024

@thehill: RT by @mikenov: NEW POLL: 56 percent of Americans say they would like to see Trump disqualified from ballots in all or some states https://t.c…

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Post date January 13, 2024

NEW POLL: 56 percent of Americans say they would like to see Trump disqualified from ballots in all or some states https://t.co/TzzNKS2loG pic.twitter.com/4vcPFByspL

— The Hill (@thehill) January 13, 2024

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@Sandbagger_01: RT by @mikenov: Olaf Scholz relies on 19th-century device to thwart Russian spies https://t.co/eWS2Wvi8h0

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Post date January 13, 2024

Olaf Scholz relies on 19th-century device to thwart Russian spieshttps://t.co/eWS2Wvi8h0

— Dr. Dan Lomas (@Sandbagger_01) January 13, 2024

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 Investigate Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, Yossi Cohen, Jared Kushner, Ron Dermer, James Kallstrom for the US… https://t.co/h5cx0VbiXg

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Post date January 13, 2024

#News #Times #NewsAndTimes #NT #TNT #Israel #World #USA #POTUS #DOJ #FBI #CIA #DIA #ODNI #Mossad #Putin #Russia #GRU #Ukraine #SouthCaucasus #NewAbwehr #Bloggers
Investigate Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, Yossi Cohen, Jared Kushner, Ron Dermer, James Kallstrom for the US… pic.twitter.com/h5cx0VbiXg

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) January 13, 2024

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@mikenov: #News #Times #NewsAndTimes #NT #TNT #Israel #World #USA #POTUS #DOJ #FBI #CIA #DIA #ODNI #Mossad #Putin #Russia #GRU #Ukraine #SouthCaucasus #NewAbwehr #Bloggers This is a very logical question to ask. If Netanyahu interfered, which he certainly did, it was through his Mossad… https://t.co/VSdBUZOQ3b

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Post date January 13, 2024

#News #Times #NewsAndTimes #NT #TNT #Israel #World #USA #POTUS #DOJ #FBI #CIA #DIA #ODNI #Mossad #Putin #Russia #GRU #Ukraine #SouthCaucasus #NewAbwehr #Bloggers
This is a very logical question to ask. If Netanyahu interfered, which he certainly did, it was through his Mossad… https://t.co/Jm9kSCv3UX pic.twitter.com/VSdBUZOQ3b

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) January 13, 2024

Weapons for Ukraine

The tech sector is pouring billions of dollars into AI. But it keeps …

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Post date January 13, 2024

Tech giants Google and Amazon both announced sweeping layoffs this week impacting hundreds of workers across various business divisions. News of the job cuts at Google and Amazon come months…

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@passerby2014bye: RT by @mikenov: #DefendDemocracyAidUkraine @Bundeskanzler #FreeTheTaurus #TaurusForUkraine #POTUS #ATACMSforUkraine @NATO Clear the…

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Post date January 13, 2024

#DefendDemocracyAidUkraine @Bundeskanzler #FreeTheTaurus #TaurusForUkraine #POTUS #ATACMSforUkraine @NATO Clear the sky over Ukraine #StandWithUkraine to #StopRussianAggression #StandWithUkraine for peace in Europe https://t.co/R25fDMp5s7 pic.twitter.com/M9bVLGbdr6

— AaronAspBoryspilFella🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@passerby2014bye) January 7, 2024

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@PrezWisdom: RT by @mikenov: The desk of John Adams 🇺🇸 #POTUS https://t.co/ypI0kYtMSa

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Post date January 13, 2024

The desk of John Adams 🇺🇸 #POTUS pic.twitter.com/ypI0kYtMSa

— Presidential Wisdom (@PrezWisdom) January 7, 2024

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@PrezWisdom: RT by @mikenov: #POTUS 🌙 https://t.co/8hXaNRe0UA

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Post date January 13, 2024

#POTUS 🌙 pic.twitter.com/8hXaNRe0UA

— Presidential Wisdom (@PrezWisdom) January 13, 2024

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@FBISpringfield: RT by @mikenov: Thanks to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, state and local law enforcement can share information with the #FBI for…

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Post date January 13, 2024

Thanks to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, state and local law enforcement can share information with the #FBI for enhanced background checks that keep #firearms out of the hands of dangerous and prohibited persons. Read about the program’s success. https://t.co/9RqPquGlgQ pic.twitter.com/PmsE6RuvWe

— FBI Springfield (@FBISpringfield) January 12, 2024

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@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/Jm9kSCv3UX https://t.co/QVfEWymZE0

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Post date January 13, 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/Jm9kSCv3UX pic.twitter.com/QVfEWymZE0

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) January 13, 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.