Politics

Play video content TMZ.com Lil Rel Howery thinks race is coming into play all too often when cops are on duty, and there’s been way too much visual evidence of it lately across the country — but he adds there are ways to reduce the carnage. We got Lil Rel at The Ivy, where he

Not sure the Supreme Court saw this one coming — Brandy Bottone, who is pregnant, is using the controversial overturn of Roe v. Wade to fight a traffic ticket in Texas … and her case could set precedent. Brandy says she was 34 weeks pregnant when she got pulled over in Dallas County for driving

The documentary about Donald Trump that Congress subpoenaed has finally aired — but there doesn’t seem to be too much hard-hitting evidence that wasn’t already known. Filmmaker Alex Holder‘s 3-part movie, “Unprecedented,” debuted publicly on Discovery+ Sunday … but from the reviews recapping what was actually shown as it relates to Jan. 6 — it

Play video content Tik Tok/@mackdistrict6 Rhode Island State Senator Tiara Mack is standing by the viral TikTok of her twerking on a beach as a way to garner votes … saying it’s all about being an authentic version of herself. Senator Mack tells TMZ … her supporters know exactly what kind of politician she is

Play video content TMZSports.com Famed civil rights attorney Ben Crump is imploring more NBA players to speak out about Brittney Griner … clearly believing their voices could help bring the WNBA star back to the States. The lawyer spoke with TMZ Sports out in D.C. earlier this week … and he made it clear, if

Jon Stewart would make a perfect Democratic presidential nominee in 2024 — so says a publication knee-deep in political coverage … but not everyone is so sure it’s a good idea. The one-time ‘Daily Show’ host was floated as someone who should seriously consider running for the highest office in the land, and as someone

The assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is drawing a steady stream of mourners to the site where he was gunned down while making a campaign speech. The nation’s grief is on display in the city of Nara as citizens arrive in waves … praying and leaving flowers at the train station. Play

Play video content Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was fatally shot on Friday while campaigning for a candidate ahead of his country’s national elections, according to reports. Video on social media showed the stunning moment Abe collapsed to the ground and was bleeding from gunshot wounds to his neck and chest in the Japanese

Macy Gray‘s performance on the “Today” show was supposed to include a Brittney Griner protest … but the singer and her keyboardist says network honchos wouldn’t let it happen. Play video content TMZ.com Milly Wes arrived at NBC Studios in New York City on Thursday morning rocking a black tee shirt with bold white letters

Megan Rapinoe‘s in Washington D.C. to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, but while the soccer star’s physically at the White House, it’s clear her thoughts are very much with Brittney Griner in Russia. Just hours after the Phoenix Mercury star pled guilty in a Moscow court, the Olympic gold medalist shared a photo of

Play video content Jerone Davison, a Republican running for Congress, is embracing assault weapons, saying there’s a place for them in America … especially when it comes to subduing members of the KKK. It’s a bizarre and disturbing political ad … Davison leans in hard on Democrats with his hypothetical that he would need 30

The alleged Highland Park shooter appears to have slipped through the cracks that Congress recently tried patching up with new gun legislation … with his dad helping him to obtain a gun, even with a ton of warning signs he wasn’t fit to own one. Authorities say Robert Crimo received help from his father in

Play video content TMZ.com D.L. Hughley says Donald Trump belongs behind bars for his role in the insurrection … strongly believing any lesser outcome signals the end of justice as we know it. We got the comedian/social activist at LAX and asked about the January 6th hearings, including shocking recent testimony about Trump’s actions on

A significant piece of history is now up for sale … a letter from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. where he candidly talks about the “n” word and the term “dark skinned American.” MLK wrote the letter January 18, 1966. The recipient was a man named William A. Bennett — unclear who Bennett is. Dr.

Robert Crimo III, the person of interest in the 4th of July Highland Park massacre, joked about school shootings online and even drew a sketch of him getting shot and killed by cops with a gun by his side. Police identify Robert “Bobby” E. Crimo III (22) as the suspect in the Highland Park shooting.According

Play video content CNN South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem did her best to deflect how she and her state would handle the case of a 10-year-old girl who became pregnant after being raped. Gov. Noem appeared on CNN Sunday and discussed her state’s anti-abortion law, which prohibits such procedures except to save the life of

Bette Midler has embraced an argument some are invoking to address the abortion crisis in the country — bringing up transgender people to make a point … a lightning rod one at that. The actress has been very active on Twitter these past couple days, blasting the Supreme Court for reversing Roe v. Wade —

Pope Francis is strongly in support of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade, comparing abortion to “hiring a hitman to solve a problem.” The Pope reiterated the position of the Catholic Church … that life begins at conception. He spoke from his residence at the Vatican … “I ask, is it