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Day: July 21, 2024

@mikenov: Secret Service Says It Denied Earlier Trump Requests for More Federal Resources – The New York Times

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 21, 2024

Secret Service Says It Denied Earlier Trump Requests for More Federal Resources – The New York Times https://t.co/oR8YWUyFQ0

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 21, 2024

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One of the Republican Convention’s Weirdest Lies

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 21, 2024

It was one long exercise in creating memories of a Trump term that never existed.

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

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Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 21, 2024

https://t.co/ydQqbttPFD
Big Mouth Vance #NewsAndTimes #NT #TNT #News #Times #World #USA #POTUS #DOJ #FBI #CIA #DIA #ODNI #Israel #Mossad #Netanyahu #Ukraine #NewAbwehr #OSINT #Putin #Russia #GRU #Путин, #Россия #SouthCaucasus #Bloggers https://t.co/O0SIgLVWzM… https://t.co/lN8y7zFagC pic.twitter.com/PVnHcA4lHa

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 21, 2024

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@mikenov: 7 New Yorkers sick from listeria outbreak linked to deli meats that’s killed 2 so far

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 21, 2024

7 New Yorkers sick from listeria outbreak linked to deli meats that’s killed 2 so far https://t.co/dMC5UoKwi6

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 21, 2024

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@anneapplebaum: RT by @mikenov: It’s not just Project 2025. This, from @NewYorker, describes a whole constellation of organizations that want to capture and politicize the US government

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 21, 2024

It’s not just Project 2025. This, from @NewYorker, describes a whole constellation of organizations that want to capture and politicize the US government https://t.co/fAPaeSVfhP

— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) July 21, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@SpiesVespers: RT by @mikenov: OTD July 21, 1899 Ernest Hemingway born. Relentlessly self-promoting author who volunteered to spy for Soviets and U.S. Proved ineffective for both, though showed an infinite talent for self-parody as he grew older. pic.twitter.com/EHXJJmKlLx

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 21, 2024

OTD July 21, 1899 Ernest Hemingway born. Relentlessly self-promoting author who volunteered to spy for Soviets and U.S. Proved ineffective for both, though showed an infinite talent for self-parody as he grew older. pic.twitter.com/EHXJJmKlLx

— SPIES&VESPERS (@SpiesVespers) July 21, 2024

Selected Articles

Russian FPV Drones Torch U.S.-made Vehicle In Donetsk; Putin Eyes Krasnohorivka Win Next | Watch – The Times of India

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 21, 2024

Russian FPV Drones Torch U.S.-made Vehicle In Donetsk; Putin Eyes Krasnohorivka Win Next | Watch The Times of India

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Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin ‘deploys new type of drone’ in fifth attack on Kyiv in just two weeks – The Independent

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 21, 2024

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin ‘deploys new type of drone’ in fifth attack on Kyiv in just two weeks The Independent

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OPINION: A Modern Pole’s Candid Open Letter to “Eternal” Russia in its Current Putinist Guise – Kyiv Post

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 21, 2024

OPINION: A Modern Pole’s Candid Open Letter to “Eternal” Russia in its Current Putinist Guise Kyiv Post

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: Biden: JD Vance is in Putin’s pocket

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 21, 2024

Biden: JD Vance is in Putin’s pocket – Google Search https://t.co/wfY4Ylionq pic.twitter.com/QNuvuZpVLR

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 21, 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.