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Day: September 17, 2024

Mushroom Coffee Health Benefits – WebMD

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date September 17, 2024

Explore how mushroom coffee can support your immune system and help manage stress. Find out how this drink might boost your immunity and reduce caffeine intake

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https-server · GitHub Topics · GitHub

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date September 17, 2024

High performance Node.js webserver with a simple-to-use API powered by uWebsockets.js under the hood …

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Blink Security Cameras for sale in Cocalico, Pennsylvania …

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date September 17, 2024

New and used Blink Security Cameras for sale in Cocalico, Pennsylvania on Facebook Marketplace. Find great deals and sell your items for free.

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Дело «Гудвина» и «Эрнеста»: Армия помнит слова Белоусова: «Врать нельзя!»

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date September 17, 2024

Честное следствие трагического случая в ходе СВО привлечёт в вооруженные силы новых добровольцев
Дело о странной гибели в зоне СВО двух…

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Russians made viral video falsely accusing Harris of a hit-and-run: Microsoft

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date September 17, 2024

Microsoft said that Russians made a viral video falsely accusing Vice President Harris of a hit-and-run. Per a Tuesday report from the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC), Russians recently “pr…

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Putin is becoming entangled in his own discredited red lines – Atlantic Council

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date September 17, 2024

Putin is becoming entangled in his own discredited red lines Atlantic Council

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@visegrad24: Diaspora Iranians and dissidents march in Hamburg, Germany on the 2nd anniversary of the Islamic Regime in Iran’s murder of Mahsa Amini. The regime will fall and Iran’s Lion and Sun flag will wave over Tehran again https://t.co/399TZevh4T

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date September 17, 2024

Diaspora Iranians and dissidents march in Hamburg, Germany on the 2nd anniversary of the Islamic Regime in Iran’s murder of Mahsa Amini.

The regime will fall and Iran’s Lion and Sun flag will wave over Tehran again
pic.twitter.com/399TZevh4T

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) September 17, 2024

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US sends soldiers to Alaska amid Russian military activity increase in the area

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date September 17, 2024

The U.S. military has moved more than 100 soldiers along with mobile rocket launchers to a desolate island in Alaska amid a recent increase in Russian military planes and vessels approaching the state.

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@visegrad24: Saudi media reports that 500 Hezbollah operatives lost their eyesight in the pager attack

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date September 17, 2024

Saudi media reports that 500 Hezbollah operatives lost their eyesight in the pager attack

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) September 17, 2024

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@visegrad24: Norway has detected an increase in radioactivity by its border with Russia after finding increased levels of cesium-137. It could stem from testing of Russia’s new nuclear-powered cruise missile Burevestnik, one of the 6 new strategic weapon systems unveiled by Putin in 2018.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date September 17, 2024

Norway has detected an increase in radioactivity by its border with Russia after finding increased levels of cesium-137.

It could stem from testing of Russia’s new nuclear-powered cruise missile Burevestnik, one of the 6 new strategic weapon systems unveiled by Putin in 2018. pic.twitter.com/lcRfeiOMmH

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) September 17, 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.