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Day: May 8, 2024

@shashj: RT @shashj: “Special services in Poland have discovered and removed bugging devices in a room where cabinet ministers were due to meet. The…

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Post date May 8, 2024

“Special services in Poland have discovered and removed bugging devices in a room where cabinet ministers were due to meet. The weekly cabinet meeting normally takes place in the prime minister’s office in Warsaw.” https://t.co/iWM7qN3EMa

— Shashank Joshi (@shashj) May 7, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@khodorkovsky_en: RT @khodorkovsky_en: Putin: The Dictator Who Overshadowed Soviet Tyrants and Stole Russia’s Future 🧵Here Are Three Big Reasons Why Putin’s…

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Post date May 8, 2024

Putin: The Dictator Who Overshadowed Soviet Tyrants and Stole Russia’s Future

🧵Here Are Three Big Reasons Why Putin’s Fifth Term Is Illegal pic.twitter.com/lhOTDGtatQ

— Mikhail Khodorkovsky (@khodorkovsky_en) May 7, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@KyivPost: RT @KyivPost: On May 8, together with the countries of Europe and the USA, Ukraine honors the memory of the bravery of those who fought aga…

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Post date May 8, 2024

On May 8, together with the countries of Europe and the USA, Ukraine honors the memory of the bravery of those who fought against Nazism and all victims of World War II. pic.twitter.com/lj9M8rJVp8

— KyivPost (@KyivPost) May 8, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@Robert4787: RT by @mikenov: Putin’s inner circle in turmoil as Kremlin bigshot confronts him over Ukraine war-it was revealed in Biden’s top-secret Daily Brief which hinted at growing discontent within Putin’s ranks. ca.style.yahoo.com/news/us-intell… #USA #UkraineWar #Biden #intelligence

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 8, 2024

Putin’s inner circle in turmoil as Kremlin bigshot confronts him over Ukraine war-it was revealed in Biden’s top-secret Daily Brief which hinted at growing discontent within Putin’s ranks. https://t.co/59cioijcWv #USA #UkraineWar #Biden #intelligence pic.twitter.com/YgsFs7WOx2

— Robert Morton (@Robert4787) May 7, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@Robert4787: RT @Robert4787: Putin’s inner circle in turmoil as Kremlin bigshot confronts him over Ukraine war-it was revealed in Biden’s top-secret Dai…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 8, 2024

Putin’s inner circle in turmoil as Kremlin bigshot confronts him over Ukraine war-it was revealed in Biden’s top-secret Daily Brief which hinted at growing discontent within Putin’s ranks. https://t.co/59cioijcWv #USA #UkraineWar #Biden #intelligence pic.twitter.com/YgsFs7WOx2

— Robert Morton (@Robert4787) May 7, 2024

Trump and Russia

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Post date May 8, 2024

Advertising your business is crucial, especially for small businesses, but it doesn’t have to be a huge investment. Here’s how to advertise your business.

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@emin_bred: RT by @mikenov: Yes, this is still the tip of the iceberg. Aliyev’s sphere of influence abroad is very large. Aliyev wants to undermine the US and democracy.

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Post date May 8, 2024

Yes, this is still the tip of the iceberg. Aliyev’s sphere of influence abroad is very large. Aliyev wants to undermine the US and democracy. https://t.co/Ath6rHuOVv

— Emin Bred (@emin_bred) May 8, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@emin_bred: RT by @mikenov: Yes, this is still the tip of the iceberg. Aliyev’s sphere of influence abroad is very large. Aliyev wants to undermine the US and democracy.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 8, 2024

Yes, this is still the tip of the iceberg. Aliyev’s sphere of influence abroad is very large. Aliyev wants to undermine the US and democracy. https://t.co/Ath6rHuOVv

— Emin Bred (@emin_bred) May 8, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@KyivPost: RT by @mikenov: On May 8, together with the countries of Europe and the USA, Ukraine honors the memory of the bravery of those who fought against Nazism and all victims of World War II.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 8, 2024

On May 8, together with the countries of Europe and the USA, Ukraine honors the memory of the bravery of those who fought against Nazism and all victims of World War II. pic.twitter.com/lj9M8rJVp8

— KyivPost (@KyivPost) May 8, 2024

Putin and Putinism

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Post date May 8, 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.