Stacey Plaskett, the U.S. Virgin Islands’ delegate to Congress, visited Jeffrey Epstein at a St. Thomas office tied to a web of shell companies that prosecutors say helped the disgraced financier secure millions in tax breaks, according to emails and court filings reviewed by the Washington Free Beacon.
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down most of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, dealing a sharp blow to a centerpiece of his second-term economic agenda and ruling that his reliance on an emergency powers law was unlawful.
The decision wipes out what the Trump administration had described as the president’s most consequential economic and foreign policy initiative, rejecting his attempt to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to reshape global trade.
The Florida Senate voted Thursday to rename Palm Beach International Airport as “President Donald J. Trump International Airport,” approving the measure after hours of pointed debate over cost, timing, and whether a sitting president should receive the honor.
Eric Dane, the actor best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on “Grey’s Anatomy,” has died after a lengthy battle with ALS. He was 53.
Dane’s family confirmed his death Thursday in a statement.
“With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” the statement began.
The Detroit Tigers are facing sharp backlash after posting a celebratory message for Ramadan while staying silent on Lent, the Christian season observed by millions of Catholics and Christians across the country.
“As Ramadan begins, we’re wishing peace and blessings to all who celebrate,” the team wrote on social media, alongside a crescent moon image and the words “Ramadan Kareem.”
Federal authorities have filed a civil complaint seeking to revoke the U.S. citizenship of former North Miami Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime, accusing him of lying about his identity and immigration history to obtain naturalization.
In a 13-page complaint filed by the Department of Justice, the government alleges Bien-Aime “willfully misrepresented his identity and immigration history throughout the naturalization process,” according to documents reviewed by NBC6.
President Donald Trump criticized Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who has played a lead role in the investigation in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, for sharing information on the FBI’s investigation and use of technology.
The case, which began on February 1, 2026, when Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Arizona, has involved local law enforcement, the FBI, and has generated significant public attention. President Trump has repeatedly commented on the case and stated that all federal resources are available for the ongoing search.
