Politics

Play video content TMZ.com Reza Farahan says politicians have screwed up priorities, and clearly have no clue what goes on at drag shows since they’re trying to make laws blocking kids from attending them. We caught up with the former “Shahs of Sunset” star in L.A. and asked what his thoughts were about the new

Pharrell just gave some huge relief to a handful of NAACP student leaders — wiping out all their student debt for good. The artist surprised the group at an NAACP panel on the Black student debt crisis in D.C. Friday … the good news got the 3 students and 2 recent graduates smiling from ear

The January 6th House Committee recounted a passage from a book on the insurrection, in which Donald Trump told Mike Pence how cool it would be for one person — the Veep — to overturn the will of the people. The story came out in the book, “Peril,” but the exchange between Trump and Pence

Play video content TMZ.com Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is getting the full rock star treatment from a group of civic-minded kids in D.C. … which the Congresswoman sees as a great sign for America’s future. We got AOC Thursday on Capitol Hill as she was bombarded by future voters on a class trip, and the love

Play video content TMZ.com Ben Crump says Black people in America have overcome the most dire of circumstances, and he has no doubt the community will continue to progress in the future … no matter how concerning things appear today. The high-profile civil attorney joined “TMZ Live” Thursday to talk about the overall state of

Jerry Jones is ripping Dallas mayor Eric Johnson for suggesting the city needs a new NFL team — the L.A. Chargers — saying it’d have a huge negative effect on the beloved Cowboys. The 79-year-old billionaire — who’s owned the Cowboys since buying the team in 1989 — thinks the mayor’s suggestion isn’t only a

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten is opening up on the sudden death of his 17-year-old daughter, Gwen … he says she went to bed Sunday night and never woke up. The Congressman from Illinois posted a touching tribute to his late daughter Wednesday, revealing the moments leading up to her tragic and unexpected death. Rep. Casten

Dr. Anthony Fauci has contracted COVID-19 — but like many people who have gotten their shots — he’s expected to come out the other side just fine. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, for which Fauci serves as top dog, made the announcement Wednesday, saying Doc had tested positive during a rapid antigen

Play video content TMZSports.com Congressman Colin Allred tells TMZ Sports the U.S. is calling Brittney Griner “basically a political prisoner” now in Russia … and says because of it, government officials have formally begun negotiations with the foreign country to bring the WNBA superstar home. We spoke with the representative out on Capitol Hill on

Nancy Pelosi‘s husband, Paul, certainly looked unimpressed after getting nailed for a DUI, as you can see in his newly released mug shot. We’ve obtained the photo, snapped after Pelosi’s May arrest … he’s wearing a dress shirt and jacket. TMZ broke the story — Paul was involved in an accident the night of May

As Brittney Griner remains in Russian custody, U.S. State Department officials met with the Phoenix Mercury (her current team) on Monday to discuss steps to safely return the WNBA superstar to America. The meeting reportedly included officials from an office within the State Dept. that advocates for Americans who’ve been wrongfully detained … as well

Russell Westbrook might be a Laker, but he’ll always be welcome in Oklahoma City … which is why the point guard just received a key to the city!! The 33-year-old superstar — who won the MVP award with the Thunder in the 2016-17 season — was on hand at Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma

Play video content TMZ.com Young Thug still found a way to be at Hot 97’s Summer Jam even though he’s locked up on RICO charges — thanking fans for their support during an uncertain time. We caught Young Thug’s somber, yet uplifting message from inside MetLife Stadium where he urged fans and onlookers to help

After two mass shootings in the past month, it seems our elected leaders are finally doing something … because a new bipartisan framework for gun reform has been reached. 20 U.S. senators announced they’d struck a deal for the bones of would-be legislation that they hope to draft up soon and present to the Senate

Play video content The world is on the brink of a terrible food crisis if Russia doesn’t lift the blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports … so says Ukrainian President Zelensky. Zelensky made a televised announcement Thursday, warning dozens of countries may face a physical food shortage because Ukraine is unable to export a huge

Play video content FoxLA / @HaileyBWinslow A woman armed with a bullhorn got dangerously close to President Biden‘s motorcade until cops and Secret Service agents took her down … HARD!!! The protester marched right into the closed L.A. street Wednesday as POTUS was arriving at the Summit of the Americas. She managed to scream at

Play video content Jomboy Boxing Oscar De La Hoya isn’t just campaigning for a Ryan Garcia–Gervonta Davis fight … he said this week he also wants to launch a campaign for himself — to be the next mayor of Las Vegas! The former boxing champ was answering a series of questions from fans on Inside

Jack Del Rio won’t lose his job over his Jan. 6 comments earlier this week … but his wallet will be lighter — the team just fined him $100,000 for the remark. Head coach Ron Rivera just announced the punishment … saying Del Rio’s comments “do not reflect the organization’s views and are extremely hurtful