Tuesday, 10 February 2026
The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on proposed legislation aimed at overturning tariffs on Canadian imports, which were imposed by former President Donald Trump. This initiative, led by House Democrats, seeks to eliminate duties that have impacted various sectors, including agriculture and manufacturing, since their implementation. The vote is expected to take place as early as Wednesday.
Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment rights during a virtual deposition before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, refusing to answer questions regarding her involvement with Jeffrey Epstein and potential co-conspirators. Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Epstein's sex trafficking activities, stated she would only provide answers if granted clemency by President Trump, according to her attorney. Committee Chair Rep. James Comer expressed disappointment at her refusal to cooperate, emphasizing the need for transparency in the ongoing investigation.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is facing bipartisan calls to resign following the release of Justice Department documents revealing his ongoing relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, including business dealings as recently as 2012. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who advocated for the release of these files, have criticized Lutnick for previously denying any interactions with Epstein after 2005. Senator Adam Schiff has also accused Lutnick of lying about his ties to Epstein, stating that his actions raise serious ethical concerns.
The US judiciary has removed a chapter on climate change from its scientific evidence manual, affecting how climate-related evidence can be presented in court. This decision coincides with the Trump administration's plans to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency's 'endangerment finding,' a 2009 assessment that identified human-caused climate change as a threat to health and safety, marking a significant rollback of climate regulations.
The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump's administration, plans to exempt major tech companies such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft from upcoming tariffs on chips, as they expand data centers to support the AI sector. These exemptions will be contingent on investment commitments from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which is investing $165 billion to establish factories in Arizona. The plans are still under consideration and have not yet been finalized.
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