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Day: July 26, 2024

@mikenov: In retrospect, it looks more than just random coincidence. First call on June 25, two days later: Debate Debacle, with hypothesised use of the DEW against Biden. Second call on July 12, a day before the Trump Rally Shooting, his mysterious “wound”, the uses of drone and the…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 26, 2024

In retrospect, it looks more than just random coincidence.
First call on June 25, two days later: Debate Debacle, with hypothesised use of the DEW against Biden.
Second call on July 12, a day before the Trump Rally Shooting, his mysterious “wound”, the uses of drone and the… pic.twitter.com/FuA7Kky4mR

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 26, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: In retrospect, it looks more than just random coincidence. First call on June 25, two days later: Debate Debacle, with hypothesised use of the DEW against Biden. Second call on July 12, a day before the Trump Rally Shooting, his mysterious “wound”, the uses of drone and the https://t.co/FuA7Kky4mR

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 26, 2024

In retrospect, it looks more than just random coincidence.
First call on June 25, two days later: Debate Debacle, with hypothesised use of the DEW against Biden.
Second call on July 12, a day before the Trump Rally Shooting, his mysterious “wound”, the uses of drone and the… pic.twitter.com/FuA7Kky4mR

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 26, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@KyivIndependent: RT @KyivIndependent: ⚡️Russian losses in Ukraine causing ‘serious problems’ for recruitment, HUR says. Speaking on national television, An…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 26, 2024

⚡️Russian losses in Ukraine causing ‘serious problems’ for recruitment, HUR says.

Speaking on national television, Andrii Yusov said the situation will soon have an impact on the frontline situation and Russia’s ability to effectively wage war.https://t.co/TJRVYlsRf6

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) July 26, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@TimesofIsrael: RT @TimesofIsrael: ‘We missed you’: PM holds 1st meeting with Trump since post-2020 US election dust-up https://t.co/TeIbnFm05y

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 26, 2024

‘We missed you’: PM holds 1st meeting with Trump since post-2020 US election dust-up https://t.co/TeIbnFm05y

— The Times of Israel (@TimesofIsrael) July 26, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@Jerusalem_Post: RT @Jerusalem_Post: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited former US President Donald Trump at Trump’s Florida resort on Friday for a me…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 26, 2024

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited former US President Donald Trump at Trump’s Florida resort on Friday for a meeting that could ease tensions between two leaders who forged a close alliance during Trump’s years in the White House.

https://t.co/LIXo7PckPh

— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) July 26, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@SecDef: RT @SecDef: Wheels up to Japan and the Philippines for my 11th trip to the Indo-Pacific. @SecBlinken and I will meet together with our coun…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 26, 2024

Wheels up to Japan and the Philippines for my 11th trip to the Indo-Pacific. @SecBlinken and I will meet together with our counterparts in Tokyo and Manila to advance a shared regional vision for peace and stability. pic.twitter.com/hVhMSNWkZ1

— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (@SecDef) July 26, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: What hit Trump on his right ear: a bullet, a shrapnel , a slingshot, an airgun, a mini-drone, a laser gun, or something else?

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 26, 2024

What hit Trump on his right ear: a bullet, a shrapnel , a slingshot, an airgun, a mini-drone, a laser gun, or something else? – Google Search https://t.co/6VpCjtdtHs pic.twitter.com/8CzR71KpNQ

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 26, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: news.google.com/articles/CBMid… Google News news.google.com/home?hl=en-US&…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 26, 2024

https://t.co/Ve3Up8A8nM
Google News https://t.co/Kpt6IugX5c
– https://t.co/9dDij502nq

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 26, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

Sandra Bullock ‘Doing Okay’ as She Turns 60 Nearly Year After …

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 26, 2024

Sandra Bullock, who turns 60 on July 26, is “doing okay” nearly a year since her longtime partner Bryan Randall died from ALS, a source tells PEOPLE.

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: x.com/mikenov/status… FBI Wants to Quiz Trump #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 newsandtimes.org…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 26, 2024

https://t.co/tnlrbaAYDp
FBI Wants to Quiz Trump#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…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 26, 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.