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Day: February 5, 2024

@haaretzcom: RT by @mikenov: The massive support Israel enjoyed from the international community after October 7 is eroding and only one person is to bl…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 5, 2024

The massive support Israel enjoyed from the international community after October 7 is eroding and only one person is to blame for that / Yossi Verterhttps://t.co/BjlpUsK7I7

— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) February 5, 2024

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@BBCBreaking: RT by @mikenov: King Charles diagnosed with cancer and will postpone public-facing duties while undergoing treatment, Buckingham Palace sa…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 5, 2024

King Charles diagnosed with cancer and will postpone public-facing duties while undergoing treatment, Buckingham Palace says https://t.co/Fypyion1sw

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) February 5, 2024

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@dw_russian: RT by @mikenov: МИД РФ вызвал посла Израиля из-за критики визитов ХАМАС в Москву. Симона Гальперин, приступившая к работе в качестве посла…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 5, 2024

МИД РФ вызвал посла Израиля из-за критики визитов ХАМАС в Москву. Симона Гальперин, приступившая к работе в качестве посла Израиля в Москве в январе, в недавнем интервью “Коммерсанту” сказала, что “перед хамасовцами в Москве раскатывают ковровые дорожки” и что Россия “теряет… pic.twitter.com/b00fGSbjpr

— DW на русском (@dw_russian) February 5, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@JoeBiden: RT by @mikenov: Wall Street didn’t build the middle class. Labor built the middle class. And the middle class built America. https://t.co/M…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 5, 2024

Wall Street didn’t build the middle class.

Labor built the middle class.

And the middle class built America. pic.twitter.com/MgyWEcFnE9

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) February 5, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@AP: RT by @mikenov: BREAKING: Senators release a $118 billion package that pairs border policies with aid for Ukraine and Israel https://t.co/mpgVJsONVC

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 5, 2024

BREAKING: Senators release a $118 billion package that pairs border policies with aid for Ukraine and Israel https://t.co/mpgVJsONVC

— The Associated Press (@AP) February 4, 2024

Putin and Putinism

Princess Necole B Bandojo Profiles | Facebook

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 5, 2024

View the profiles of people named Princess Necole B Bandojo. Join Facebook to connect with Princess Necole B Bandojo and others you may know. Facebook…

Putin and Putinism

‘L.A.’s Finest’ Star Duane Martin Engaged to Actress Ashley Marie Jones

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 5, 2024

Actor Duane Martin announced on Instagram over the weekend that he and actress and model Ashley Marie Jones are engaged. Martin popped the question during a private helicopter ride over Los Angeles.

Weapons for Ukraine

Best Marry Me Chicken Recipe – How to Make Marry Me Chicken

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 5, 2024

Easy 30-minute meals don’t get better than this marry me chicken recipe. Chicken breasts are coated in a sun-dried tomato sauce that’s thick, rich, and creamy.

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Post date February 5, 2024

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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) February 5, 2024

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@mikenov: Selected Articles – Michael Novakhov’s favorite articles on Inoreader – The News And Times https://t.co/JoLTSZwHCO https://t.co/5rQcgRmhJc

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Post date February 5, 2024

Selected Articles – Michael Novakhov’s favorite articles on Inoreader – The News And Times https://t.co/JoLTSZwHCO https://t.co/5rQcgRmhJc

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) February 5, 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.