The News And Times Review - NewsAndTimes.org - The News And Times - Blogs and Sites by Michael Novakhov

Putin, the King of Thieves and Liars!

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 29, 2025

The News And Times Review – NewsAndTimes.org

The News And Times Review – NewsAndTimes.org

Listen to this article

Putin, the King of Thieves and Liars!

Articles and Tweets

Links – The News And Times – links-newsandtimes.com

Mike Nova 2

Podcast by Mike Nova 2

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.

Search Episodes

Epstein files and Trump

February 11, 2026

Mike Nova 2

News Today – 6:57 AM 2/11/2026

February 11, 2026

Mike Nova 2

Переговоры Украина-Россия

December 5, 2025

Mike Nova 2

Conversations – News Review Arrest of a suspect in the Jan. 6 pipe bomb case

December 5, 2025

Mike Nova 2

Ukraine corruption scandal Is Putin’s GRU behind it

December 2, 2025

Mike Nova 2

Conversations : News Review – 906 AM 11302025

November 30, 2025

Mike Nova 2

İlham Əliyev, müxalifət liderlərinin həbsləri

November 29, 2025

Mike Nova 2

Ilham Aliyev and the arrests of the opposition leaders

November 29, 2025

Mike Nova 2

Коррупционный скандал на Украине

November 28, 2025

Mike Nova 2

News Review – 11.28.25

November 28, 2025

Mike Nova 2

Search Results placeholder

Epstein files and Trump
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 […]
News Today - 6:57 AM 2/11/2026
News Today - 6:57 AM 2/11/2026 https://thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com/2026/02/news-today-657-am-2112026.html News Today - AI Report: Objective, Balanced, Timely - 6:57 AM 2/11/2026 - Link to this post World News Summary February 11, 2026 - Gemini Today is Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and the news is dominated by a tragic school shooting in Canada, major shifts in U.S. climate […]
Переговоры Украина-Россия
https://thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com/2025/12/conversations-news-review.html

NPR News: 02-26-2026 12PM EST
NPR News: 02-26-2026 12PM EST To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below: See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Hillary Clinton Testifies, Cuba Shootout, Men in 50s Aging Faster and more
The former first lady turned presidential candidate faces tough questions over alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein. High-stakes nuclear talks between the US and Iran continue in Switzerland. The US and Cuba are investigating a deadly shooting involving Cuban forces and passengers on a Florida-registered speedboat. The FBI Director is ousting employees who investigated President Donald […]
Nvidia is dragging the US stock market lower as oil prices swivel
U.S. stocks are lower in morning trading.

9:09 AM 10/24/2024 My Opinion: This graph speaks for itself. Statistically, Trump’s win is inevitable. M.N. … Trump Takes Lead Over Harris in Closing Weeks of 2024 Race, WSJ Poll Finds

9:09 AM 10/24/2024

My Opinion: This graph speaks for itself. Statistically, Trump’s win is inevitable. M.N. Trump Takes Lead Over Harris in Closing Weeks of 2024 Race, WSJ Poll Finds | WSJA new Wall Street Journal poll shows former President Donald Trump ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris, as his approval rating of his time as president hit…youtube.comThe News And Times Information Network – Blogs By Michael Novakhov – thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com

thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com

CIA Enters ‘Scale Phase’ of AI Adoption February 26, 2026
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is entering the scale phase of its artificial intelligence (AI) implementation and has hundreds of AI projects underway, Israel Soong, deputy director of the CIA’s Office of AI, said Tuesday. After years of work, Soong said during a Federal News Network webinar
Comments on: CIA Enters ‘Scale Phase’ of AI Adoption
CIA Enters ‘Scale Phase’ of AI Adoption February 25, 2026
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is entering the scale phase of its artificial intelligence (AI) implementation and has hundreds of AI projects underway, Israel Soong, deputy director of the CIA’s Office of AI, said Tuesday.
meritalk
What we know about weapon used by suspect in Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting September 13, 2025
Subscribe to Reuters to continue reading.Unlimited access to Reuters globally trusted news.Final price$1/weekCharged as $4 in advance every 4 weeks.You can cancel anytime.
newsblur

Articles and Tweets

#Putin poses for photo with the stolen #French #crown (to sooth his rage at France for its support of Ukraine! See details: – Google Search

#Putin, the #Sick Little Master #Thief

#GodfatherPutin employs the master criminals to express and convey his rage, and to symbolically “decrown” #France and #Europe. His true nature came out.

CIA #CIA