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Day: February 9, 2024

@mikenov: RT @nexta_tv: Member of the Bundestag: Ukraine should be allowed to strike at targets in Russia “The war should be moved to Russia. Russia…

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Post date February 9, 2024

Member of the Bundestag: Ukraine should be allowed to strike at targets in Russia

“The war should be moved to Russia. Russian military facilities and headquarters should be destroyed. We must do everything possible so that Ukraine can hit not only oil refineries in Russia but… pic.twitter.com/ZiEVGwCq3e

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) February 9, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: RT @Xudozhnikipoeti: Иван Шишкин. «Осень». 1894 г. Холст, масло. 56,5х40 см. Государственный художественный музей Алтайского края. Барнаул…

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Post date February 9, 2024

Иван Шишкин. «Осень». 1894 г. Холст, масло. 56,5х40 см. Государственный художественный музей Алтайского края. Барнаул pic.twitter.com/23k5fXxUyl

— Художники и Поэты (@Xudozhnikipoeti) February 9, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: RT @JuliaDavisNews: LOL, the Kremlin made Tucker Carlson release his interview of Putin uncut and then the Kremlin proceeded to censor Carl…

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Post date February 9, 2024

LOL, the Kremlin made Tucker Carlson release his interview of Putin uncut and then the Kremlin proceeded to censor Carlson’s questions and comments that Putin did not appreciate. pic.twitter.com/1lzxdebcP6

— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) February 9, 2024

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@mikenov: RT @haaretzcom: Everyone but the most die-hard Bibi-ists already know the unavoidable truth: that Netanyahu will forever be remembered in h…

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Post date February 9, 2024

Everyone but the most die-hard Bibi-ists already know the unavoidable truth: that Netanyahu will forever be remembered in history as Israel’s worst prime minister, who led it into the greatest tragedy to ever befall the state / @AnshelPfeffer https://t.co/r5yjU3fuOs

— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) February 9, 2024

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@mikenov: Putin’s fingerprints are all over the Hamas attack – Google Search https://t.co/d1lVCBxu2j https://t.co/SsWh9d49X2

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 9, 2024

Putin’s fingerprints are all over the Hamas attack – Google Search https://t.co/d1lVCBxu2j pic.twitter.com/SsWh9d49X2

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) February 9, 2024

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@mikenov: Wagner Group, fingerprints October 7, 2023 – Google Search https://t.co/pE76xuWAV5 https://t.co/vjiN537VR7

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 9, 2024

Wagner Group, fingerprints October 7, 2023 – Google Search https://t.co/pE76xuWAV5 pic.twitter.com/vjiN537VR7

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) February 9, 2024

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Post date February 9, 2024

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@mikenov: Analysis: Netanyahu and the Israeli Security Services take the easy way out in assigning responsibility for October 7, 2023 Attack: they DISPLACE the blame and their rage from the Putin’s Russian Wagner Group, with its fingerprints all over the place onto the Gaza population most… https://t.co/KGBlvCDmM4

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Post date February 9, 2024

Analysis: Netanyahu and the Israeli Security Services take the easy way out in assigning responsibility for October 7, 2023 Attack: they DISPLACE the blame and their rage from the Putin’s Russian Wagner Group, with its fingerprints all over the place onto the Gaza population most… pic.twitter.com/KGBlvCDmM4

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) February 9, 2024

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Post date February 9, 2024

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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) February 9, 2024

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Post date February 9, 2024

Möchten Sie davon ablenken? #NordStream #NordStream2 pic.twitter.com/SjmxZUzPbd

— storymakers (@mz_storymakers) February 9, 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.