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Day: August 2, 2024

@dw_russian: RT by @mikenov: “Моя цель, конечно, вернуться в Россию”. Политзаключенные из РФ встретились с журналистами в Бонне. Их цитаты

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 2, 2024

“Моя цель, конечно, вернуться в Россию”. Политзаключенные из РФ встретились с журналистами в Бонне. Их цитаты – в видео DW

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: Blood vs Paintball Substance: Computerised Visual Analysis of Photos

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 2, 2024

Blood vs Paintball Substance: Computerised Visual Analysis of Photos – Google Search https://t.co/7KUSE8NNRr pic.twitter.com/wfxO7wKiIe

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) August 2, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

Oh The Biomes We’ve Gone ignoring Tectonic terrain generation

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 2, 2024

Currently running Tectonic and Oh The Biomes We’ve Gone in 1.20.1, and while the vanilla biomes are responding normally to the new generation, BWG is simply ignoring it.

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@FBI: RT by @mikenov: #FBI Director Wray visited the Memphis and Knoxville Field Offices and the Nashville Resident Agency. He met with employees and partners to discuss the Bureau’s work in Tennessee and affirm our continued commitment to working with our partners. Read more:

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 2, 2024

#FBI Director Wray visited the Memphis and Knoxville Field Offices and the Nashville Resident Agency. He met with employees and partners to discuss the Bureau’s work in Tennessee and affirm our continued commitment to working with our partners. Read more: https://t.co/iH7UynudOx pic.twitter.com/tm49gy0RQ2

— FBI (@FBI) August 2, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@guardiannews: RT by @mikenov: Report reveals secret US inquiry into alleged 2016 Egyptian $10m gift to Trump

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 2, 2024

Report reveals secret US inquiry into alleged 2016 Egyptian $10m gift to Trump https://t.co/qJQPZExdI8

— Guardian news (@guardiannews) August 2, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@anders_aslund: RT by @mikenov: The most obvious conclusion from the Russia-West prisoner exchange is that Putin has given up on Trump. 1. Putin believes that Trump will lose (so do I).2. Putin finds Trump to unreliable to deal with (don’t all?).Trump’s claim he would be tougher than Biden is not credible.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 2, 2024

The most obvious conclusion from the Russia-West prisoner exchange is that Putin has given up on Trump.
1. Putin believes that Trump will lose (so do I).
2. Putin finds Trump to unreliable to deal with (don’t all?).
Trump’s claim he would be tougher than Biden is not credible.

— Anders Åslund (@anders_aslund) August 2, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: Совещание с постоянными членами Совета Безопасности

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 2, 2024

Совещание с постоянными членами Совета Безопасности • Президент России https://t.co/s8CAtxQakC

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) August 2, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@CBSNews: RT @CBSNews: Trump wants to cut income taxes on Social Security. Here’s how that would impact your benefits. https://t.co/g2O7kjd0X6

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 2, 2024

Trump wants to cut income taxes on Social Security. Here’s how that would impact your benefits. https://t.co/g2O7kjd0X6

— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 2, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: Blood vs Paintball Substance: Computerised Visual Analysis of Photos thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com/2024/08/blood-…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 2, 2024

Blood vs Paintball Substance: Computerised Visual Analysis of Photos https://t.co/SeA15aM1yn pic.twitter.com/sE8DBnYbRF

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) August 2, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@Randyluv5: RT @Randyluv5: Ignorant Incompetent MAGA Domestic Terrorist Fashion-focused Jan. 6 rioter Who Snapped Selfies With Lying Treasonous Insurre…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 2, 2024

Ignorant Incompetent MAGA Domestic Terrorist Fashion-focused Jan. 6 rioter Who Snapped Selfies With Lying Treasonous Insurrectionist Roger Stone And White Supremacist Arrested Thanks To Instagram: 😂 Feds #Instagram #FBI https://t.co/z1fMCd0RXf

— Randyluv (@Randyluv5) August 2, 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.