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Day: February 27, 2024

@mikenov: RT @timfattig: The CIA’s biggest win over the decades has to be convincing people that it’s a good boy, now— that it doesn’t open and read…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 27, 2024

The CIA’s biggest win over the decades has to be convincing people that it’s a good boy, now— that it doesn’t open and read your mail, that it doesn’t target and assassinate dissidents, that it doesn’t rig elections at home or abroad, that MK-ULTRA is an artifact from another… pic.twitter.com/ANEl99u76U

— Tim Fattig (@timfattig) February 27, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: RT @haaretzcom: Some 135,000 Israelis from the north and south find themselves displaced within their own country, as a result of the Gaza…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 27, 2024

Some 135,000 Israelis from the north and south find themselves displaced within their own country, as a result of the Gaza war, without any clear resolution in sight.

Haaretz spoke to experts on displacement to understand the challenges it createshttps://t.co/kpSk9641sz

— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) February 27, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: RT @McFaul: Some good news! Yellen urges world leaders to ‘unlock’ frozen Russian Central Bank assets and send them to Ukraine https://t.…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 27, 2024

Some good news!

Yellen urges world leaders to ‘unlock’ frozen Russian Central Bank assets and send them to Ukraine https://t.co/9TZEP1xqbU

— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) February 27, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: RT @SvobodaRadio: Синод Вселенского патриархата восстановил в сане протоиерея московского священника Алексея Уминского. https://t.co/g06ETn…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 27, 2024

Синод Вселенского патриархата восстановил в сане протоиерея московского священника Алексея Уминского.https://t.co/g06ETnWSE0

— Радио Свобода (@SvobodaRadio) February 27, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: RT @robananyan: The deepening of cooperation between #Armenia and the #West is extremely important for promoting Armenian statehood. It’s c…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 27, 2024

The deepening of cooperation between #Armenia and the #West is extremely important for promoting Armenian statehood. It’s crucial to create a democratic duo (Armenia and Georgia) in the South Caucasus, that has Western aspirations. #Russia has chosen its ally in our region, which… pic.twitter.com/XbBz3OkPbJ

— Robert Ananyan (@robananyan) February 27, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: James Comer Tries to Throw #FBI – FBI Under the Bus After Informant’s Arrest https://t.co/9fVDnnpKQX via @thedailybeast

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 27, 2024

James Comer Tries to Throw #FBI – FBI Under the Bus After Informant’s Arrest https://t.co/9fVDnnpKQX via @thedailybeast

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) February 27, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: RT @AgenciaAJN: IDF spokesman issues message to Hamas leader: “We will reach Sinwar, dead or alive; we will end up in Rafiaj, there are hos…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 27, 2024

IDF spokesman issues message to Hamas leader: “We will reach Sinwar, dead or alive; we will end up in Rafiaj, there are hostages there” #Israel #Hamas #Gaza https://t.co/sF6EF5JDrG pic.twitter.com/lyTVj2vNYX

— Agencia AJN (@AgenciaAJN) February 27, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: RT @nexta_tv: #Israel prepares to transfer missile warning system to #Ukraine Tel Aviv is working to provide Ukraine with early warning sy…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 27, 2024

#Israel prepares to transfer missile warning system to #Ukraine

Tel Aviv is working to provide Ukraine with early warning systems to defend against Russian missile strikes and drone attacks, Israel’s Permanent Representative to the UN Gilad Erdan said. pic.twitter.com/AfS4KKKT7U

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) February 27, 2024

Selected Articles

Netanyahu, responding to Biden, says Israel’s war stand has wide U.S. support – Reuters

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 27, 2024

Netanyahu, responding to Biden, says Israel’s war stand has wide U.S. support Reuters

Selected Articles

Biden is preparing to defy Israel in wartime — something no president has done since Eisenhower – Forward

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 27, 2024

Biden is preparing to defy Israel in wartime — something no president has done since Eisenhower Forward

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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.