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Day: August 7, 2024

Mainely Paper Antiques – Owls Head, ME – Yelp

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 7, 2024

MAINELY PAPER ANTIQUES in Owls Head, reviews by real people. Yelp is a fun and easy way to find, recommend and talk about what’s great and not so great in Owls Head and beyond.

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@mountain9546: RT by @mikenov: Pakistani national charged with alleged plot to assassinate Trump, other officials #DonaldTrump #FBI #Pakistan

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 7, 2024

Pakistani national charged with alleged plot to assassinate Trump, other officials #DonaldTrump #FBI #Pakistan https://t.co/yNjhmlpQX5

— Bruce (@mountain9546) August 7, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: https://t.co/9f6ukudSgS Trump Shooting from Counterintelligence Perspectives #Trump #TrumpNews#NewsAndTimes #NT #TNT #News #Times#World #USA #POTUS #DOJ FBI #FBI #CIA #DIA #ODNI#Israel #Mossad #Netanyahu#Ukraine #NewAbwehr #OSINT#Putin #Russia #GRU #Путин, #Россия…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 7, 2024

https://t.co/9f6ukudSgS
Trump Shooting from Counterintelligence Perspectives #Trump #TrumpNews #NewsAndTimes #NT #TNT #News #Times #World #USA #POTUS #DOJ FBI #FBI #CIA #DIA #ODNI #Israel #Mossad #Netanyahu #Ukraine #NewAbwehr #OSINT #Putin #Russia #GRU #Путин, #Россия…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) August 7, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: “You do not target Putin’s personal safety, and we will not target your leaders!” – this is the Russian message. The connection between this message, Austin – Belousov phone talks, and the suspected attacks on Biden and Trump is confirmed, although it still is hypothetical and… pic.twitter.com/AnS526idYl

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 7, 2024

“You do not target Putin’s personal safety, and we will not target your leaders!” – this is the Russian message. The connection between this message, Austin – Belousov phone talks, and the suspected attacks on Biden and Trump is confirmed, although it still is hypothetical and… pic.twitter.com/AnS526idYl

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) August 7, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: Россия и США избежали эскалации благодаря телефонному разговору Белоусова и Остина

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 7, 2024

Россия и США избежали эскалации благодаря телефонному разговору Белоусова и Остина https://t.co/ryHuzm1oTB

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) August 7, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: Russia claims US intervention averted Ukrainian attack on Putin during Russian Navy Day

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 7, 2024

Russia claims US intervention averted Ukrainian attack on Putin during Russian Navy Day – Euromaidan Press https://t.co/FvczqKLf0A

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) August 7, 2024

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@mikenov: #FBI – FBI: Russian Official Reveals Assassination Attempt on Putin Foiled

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 7, 2024

#FBI – FBI:
Russian Official Reveals Assassination Attempt on Putin Foiled https://t.co/RByfUoWQqI
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov revealed that an attempted assassination on President Vladimir Putin was thwarted.
Attempted on Naval Day

According to URA the… pic.twitter.com/Xu5z0Li8TC

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) August 7, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: #FBI – FBI: Russian Official Reveals Assassination Attempt on Putin Foiled

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 7, 2024

#FBI – FBI:
Russian Official Reveals Assassination Attempt on Putin Foiled https://t.co/RByfUoWQqI pic.twitter.com/2RuVrhRHtN

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) August 7, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@carlbildt: RT by @mikenov: ”Walz telling the Editorial Board of the threat posed by Russia years before Putin’s aggression became an international crisis. That alarm stands in notable contrast to Vance’s disdain for Ukrainians battling the Russian invasion.” ⁦@StarTribune⁩

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 7, 2024

”Walz telling the Editorial Board of the threat posed by Russia years before Putin’s aggression became an international crisis. That alarm stands in notable contrast to Vance’s disdain for Ukrainians battling the Russian invasion.” ⁦@StarTribune⁩ https://t.co/HSe7HCdeD5

— Carl Bildt (@carlbildt) August 7, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: Trump Shooting Investigations Updates

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date August 7, 2024

Trump Shooting Investigations Updates https://t.co/PHMNa5CDQU
–#Trump #TrumpNews #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… pic.twitter.com/0iMQVA8uZW

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) August 7, 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.