The 7 Ghislaine Maxwell testimony; Trump’s $400 million ballroom; better ways to make coffee; and more
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Feb 10, 2026 Coverage of Ghislaine Maxwell’s deposition and legal push for clemency. A probe into legal questions over a $400 million White House ballroom and donation transparency. Debate over a Fed nominee who could influence mortgage rates. Homeland Security leaders facing scrutiny after citizen deaths. Risks of AMOC collapse threatening Iceland. The quad revolution reshaping figure skating. Tips for durable, metal-forward coffee machines.
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Maxwell's Candid Deposition Standoff
- Ghislaine Maxwell appeared by video for a House Oversight deposition and repeatedly refused to answer questions.
- Maxwell's lawyer says she will testify only if President Trump grants her clemency first.
Ballroom Plan Raises Legal And Transparency Flags
- A federal judge may rule soon on whether Trump's $400 million White House ballroom can be privately financed without Congress.
- The case highlights transparency concerns around corporate donations routed through a nonprofit intermediary.
Fed Pick Might Conflict With Mortgage Goals
- Trump's Fed nominee Kevin Walsh could clash with the president's desire for lower mortgage rates.
- Walsh's criticism of the Fed's large bond portfolio suggests policies that might actually push mortgage rates higher.