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Day: February 24, 2024

@mikenov: RT @mitchellreports: Ex U.S. spies warned the Hunter Biden scandal had Russian fingerprints. They feel vindicated now. https://t.co/cCmKQlw…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 24, 2024

Ex U.S. spies warned the Hunter Biden scandal had Russian fingerprints. They feel vindicated now. https://t.co/cCmKQlwiAF via @nbcnews

— Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) February 24, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: RT @AP: Ukraine claims it downed another Russian early warning and control plane in a major blow to Moscow https://t.co/fNJn9vBkct

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 24, 2024

Ukraine claims it downed another Russian early warning and control plane in a major blow to Moscow https://t.co/fNJn9vBkct

— The Associated Press (@AP) February 23, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: RT @Jerusalem_Post: The suggestion that Israelis should suicidally support a Palestinian state as the outcome of the Oct. 7 massacre is out…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 24, 2024

The suggestion that Israelis should suicidally support a Palestinian state as the outcome of the Oct. 7 massacre is outright delusional – opinionhttps://t.co/RqR7M95X55

— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) February 24, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: RT @business: Canada will provide Ukraine $3 billion in aid this year to prop up the war-ravaged economy and boost its military https://t.c…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 24, 2024

Canada will provide Ukraine $3 billion in aid this year to prop up the war-ravaged economy and boost its military https://t.co/ey9MS08MRD

— Bloomberg (@business) February 24, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: RT @DHWise007: Former U.S. spies warned in 2020 that the Hunter Biden scandal had Russian fingerprints. They feel vindicated now. https://t…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 24, 2024

Former U.S. spies warned in 2020 that the Hunter Biden scandal had Russian fingerprints. They feel vindicated now. https://t.co/WjCdAL2jcX

— Douglas Wise (@DHWise007) February 24, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: RT @TOIAlerts: Live update: In Gaza, IDF chief says military pressure is ‘most effective’ way to achieve hostage deal https://t.co/MIykf3NM…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 24, 2024

Live update: In Gaza, IDF chief says military pressure is ‘most effective’ way to achieve hostage deal https://t.co/MIykf3NMX1

— ToI ALERTS (@TOIAlerts) February 24, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: RT @officejjsmart: PUTIN MUST FALL The Putin Regime believes that it is at war with the West. Putin is backing Iran, North Korea, Venezue…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 24, 2024

PUTIN MUST FALL

The Putin Regime believes that it is at war with the West.

Putin is backing Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, Hamas & a host of other rogues who threaten America’s security.

When third-rate Russia can make the US blink first, it is a sad state of affairs.… pic.twitter.com/ajOi4plZwx

— Jason Jay Smart (@officejjsmart) February 24, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: https://t.co/hpCbgZnqdI – The News And Times Review: FBI and Gestapo https://t.co/O0SIgLVWzM #NewsAndTimes #NT #TNT #News #Times #World #USA #POTUS #DOJ #FBI #CIA #DIA #ODNI #Israel #Mossad #Netanyahu #Ukraine #NewAbwehr #OSINT #Putin #Russia #GRU #Путин, #Россия… https://t.co/zVpDFN2GTY

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 24, 2024

https://t.co/hpCbgZnqdI – The News And Times Review: FBI and Gestapo https://t.co/O0SIgLVWzM #NewsAndTimes #NT #TNT #News #Times #World #USA #POTUS #DOJ #FBI #CIA #DIA #ODNI #Israel #Mossad #Netanyahu #Ukraine #NewAbwehr #OSINT #Putin #Russia #GRU #Путин, #Россия… pic.twitter.com/zVpDFN2GTY

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) February 24, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: RT @igorsushko: Russian fascists continue their regularly scheduled arrests of journalists covering the weekly “Way Back Home” gatherings b…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 24, 2024

Russian fascists continue their regularly scheduled arrests of journalists covering the weekly “Way Back Home” gatherings by the wives of the mobilized soldiers at the eternal flame on the Kremlin wall in Moscow. pic.twitter.com/ok5IRmpzw5

— Igor Sushko (@igorsushko) February 24, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: RT @elbegdorj: To be healthy. It’s easy. More smiles, more laughter🤞 https://t.co/wuy9SQwZT8

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 24, 2024

To be healthy. It’s easy. More smiles, more laughter🤞 pic.twitter.com/wuy9SQwZT8

— Mongol Tsakhia ELBEGDORJ (@elbegdorj) February 24, 2024

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Epstein files and Trump
https://gemini.google.com/share/520bda4c204b

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.