Politics

As the decision over the fate of Roe vs. Wade looms, pro-choice activists descended on the home of conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett Saturday … dressed in blood-soaked clothing and holding dolls. The group — members of Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights — traveled to the Justice’s home in Falls Church, Virginia. The blood on

Play video content TMZSports.com Roy Jones Jr. is clapping back at Wladimir Klitschko — after the former 2x heavyweight champ from Ukraine questioned RJJ’s “moral compass” for his close relationship with Russia — with the Hall of Fame boxer saying he doesn’t want to see anyone hurt … Russian or Ukrainian. And, Jones Jr. makes

Play video content Alex Stein Rep. Dan Crenshaw was confronted and heckled by a group of people who don’t seem to like his positions within the Republican party — stooping to hurling nasty insults at the guy. The U.S. congressman appeared Saturday at the 2022 Texas State Republican Convention within the George R. Brown Convention

Former President Bill Clinton made a pretty stunning and important revelation … he said during his time in office he sent federal agents to Area 51 in Nevada to find if aliens were among us. Clinton told James Corden on ‘Late Late Show’ … he and Chief of Staff John Podesta “sent people to Area

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

A new photo has emerged from the January 6th insurrection, one that shows then-VP Mike Pence hiding away as rioters stormed the Capitol, chanting about killing him. The pic shows Pence and his family seeking refuge in his ceremonial office — not far from the Senate floor — second lady Karen Pence shuts the curtains

George Washington University is bailing on its nickname … saying Wednesday it’s set to retire its “Colonials” moniker as well as its fluffy “George” mascot … in wake of inclusivity concerns. In announcing the decision Wednesday, school officials said they made the choice after members of its campus and its community repeatedly expressed displeasure over

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

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

Play video content It’s Tricky with Raquel Harper Trick Daddy is super pissed at Ron DeSantis for Florida’s myriad financial problems, calling the Governor a “white bigot” … but he’s also blaming voters, or lack thereof. The “I’m a Thug” rapper is the latest guest on “It’s Tricky with Raquel Harper,” and he rips into

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

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