The Headlines Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions, and Texas Republicans Increase Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
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Feb 10, 2026 Thomas Gibbons‑Neff, New York Times journalist and Marine Corps veteran, brings frontline reporting and law-enforcement expertise. He unpacks why federal agents’ shooting accounts unraveled in court. He discusses Ghislaine Maxwell’s refusal to answer questions and the politics behind Texas Republicans’ rising anti-Muslim rhetoric. He also touches on Israel’s moves in the West Bank and Olympic medals failing.
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Government Shooting Claims Don't Always Hold Up
- The Times review shows federal immigration agents' accounts in shootings often fall apart under court scrutiny.
- Judges and dropped charges reveal government narratives sometimes lacked evidence.
Maxwell Refuses To Testify
- Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth and declined to answer any deposition questions by video.
- Her lawyer said she would speak only if President Trump granted her clemency.
Allegations Of Preferential Treatment In Prison
- Democrats allege Maxwell received preferential treatment in prison after a meeting with Trump's deputy attorney general.
- Complaints cite access to a laptop and bottled water as examples of possible leniency.