Politics

Novak Djokovic‘s attorneys say Australian border officials screwed up when they denied the tennis star entry into the country … claiming he had COVID-19 last month, meaning he didn’t have to comply with the vaccine mandate. Attorneys for the 34-year-old tennis superstar filed docs with an Australian court on Saturday, according to the NY Times,

The lawyer for Travis McMichael claims the judge in the case was pressured by the President, former Presidents and celebrities to hand down the harshest sentence. Attorney Jason Sheffield tells TMZ, he believes the die was cast from the jump, saying the “decision-makers” were under a microscope. He says he’s referring to the police, prosecutors,

Kanye West‘s Presidential campaign was a total bust — and cost him serious points in his marriage — but that doesn’t mean he’s not keeping his political friends close … dining with Jared Kushner in Miami. Ye donned a neon hoodie, as he met up with Kushner — the former Senior Advisor to President Trump,

Ashli Babbitt would not have died at the Capitol Riot if her husband was traveling by her side on the fateful cross-country trip … at least that’s how he feels about her death. Ashli’s husband, Aaron Babbitt, tells TMZ … he did not accompany his late wife to Washington D.C. on Jan. 6, 2021, because

Ashli Babbitt would not have died at the Capitol Riot if her husband was traveling by her side on the fateful cross-country trip … at least that’s how he feels about her death. Ashli’s husband, Aaron Babbitt, tells TMZ … he did not accompany his late wife to Washington D.C. on Jan. 6, 2021, because

Play video content TMZ.com Rep. Adam Kinzinger says there’s something that’s not being talked about much, but it looms as one of the biggest threats to our country … if Donald Trump steals the 2024 Presidential election, it could well be the end of democracy in America. The Republican Congressman from Illinois joined us on

Trevor Noah is honoring Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani and others for trying to overthrow the government of their own country … with monuments in New York City on the first anniversary of the insurrection. The ‘Daily Show’ host put up an installation in the heart of the Flatiron District Thursday, which he’s calling “Heroes of

Play video content Facebook/ProvidenceAcademyTN Tennessee politician Jeremy Faison was booted from a high school basketball game earlier this week … after he tried to pull a referee’s pants down in a sideline temper tantrum. Seriously. Faison, a top Tennessee House Republican lawmaker, was in attendance to watch his son play in Lakeway Christian Academy’s game

Play video content Fox News President Biden traveled to the U.S. Capitol on the 1st anniversary of the insurrection, and he made it clear … Donald Trump is a loser who couldn’t accept his loss and was willing to destroy democracy to maintain his grasp of power. Biden painted a picture of his predecessor watching

Washington D.C. is ramping up for another clash a year after the storming of the Capitol — but there’s some good/bad news for the cops on duty … depending on how things shake out. Sources with knowledge tell TMZ … the Metropolitan Police Dept. is planning to activate its civil disturbance units Thursday, in anticipation

7:37 AM PT — Novak Djokovic has reportedly been denied entry into Australia … where he was headed to play in the Australian Open. The tennis superstar landed in Melbourne on Wednesday after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine medical exemption … which would’ve allowed him to play in the tourney. However, when Djokovic landed, officials realized

NASCAR just put a stop to Brandon Brown‘s anti-Joe Biden car sponsorship … rejecting the driver’s deal with the “Let’s Go Brandon” crypto company. The racing org. has yet to confirm the decision … but Brown’s Brandonbilt Motorsports team was highly upset with the call, releasing a lengthy statement on Wednesday. “NASCAR did not speak

Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle are set to walk down the aisle — and have been now for over a year … a secret that’s just now coming to light. President Trump‘s eldest son apparently popped the question to his ex-Fox News anchor GF on New Year’s Eve 2020, but kept the engagement hidden

Twitter says it booted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for misinformation — which may well be true — but there’s another scary topic she polished days before Jan. 6 … civil war. The Georgia congresswoman got permanently suspended from the bird app Sunday, with Twitter honchos saying she’d racked up 5 separate strikes regarding their COVID-19

Apparently, buyers like the thought of sharing the same living space once inhabited by Hollywood and political legends … because Bing Crosby‘s former estate has attracted offers like bees on honey. Crosby’s pad in Rancho Mirage was listed this week, and agent David Emerson of Compass says interest has been intense … with a dozen

Buckingham Palace nearly put the kibosh on one of Elton John‘s most legendary performances to honor his friend Princess Diana … only allegedly giving him the go-ahead in hopes the display would help turn public opinion in favor of the Royal Family. According to newly released documents, obtained by SkyNews, the Palace believed lyrics to

Harry Reid, the former Senate majority leader and the driving force behind the UFO movement in Congress over the years, is dead. The famed Democratic Senator from Nevada died Tuesday in Henderson, NV … according to Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and current Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer. The cause of death is unclear … but

Bing Crosby‘s former estate is hitting the market … and the place is so nice, even John F. Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe stayed there. Our real estate sources tell us Bing’s former mansion in Rancho Mirage, CA is up for sale at $4.5 million … and the place includes a guest house dubbed the “JFK

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a leader in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, has died. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Tutu’s death, praising him as “a patriot without equal,” adding he was “A man of extraordinary intellect, integrity and invincibility against the forces of apartheid, he was also tender and vulnerable in his compassion for

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for some homeless military vets in L.A., thanks to Arnold Schwarzenegger … ’cause they now have new homes. Arnold just paid a visit to some of the vets, now ensconced in the 25 tiny homes he bought for them. They’ve finally been installed, and Arnold’s thrilled …

Super conservative Congressman Madison Cawthorn is consciously uncoupling after only 8 months of marriage, and the divorce has political overtones. Cawthorn and Cristina Bayardelle Cawthorn said in a joint statement, they made the “enormously difficult decision” … citing the boilerplate irreconcilable differences. A personal statement from Congressman Madison Cawthorn: pic.twitter.com/A5R7NOmUwc — Luke Ball (@LukeTBall) December

The Astroworld Festival tragedy has now become an issue of national importance — because Uncle Sam is stepping in and demanding to know what happened … and STAT. The House Committee on Oversight and Reform is requesting that Live Nation — the main promoter for the event — come to the table for a conversation

Play video content TMZ.com ‘The 1619 Project’ is celebrated, debated and, for some, hated … and that’s partly why its creator has written a couple of sequels, of sorts — works she’s urging her most fervent critics to simply read before tearing it apart. Nikole Hannah-Jones, who developed ‘1619’ for the NYT, has turned her

It’s very much out with the old and in with the new, as President Biden‘s dog Major is getting the boot from the White House … and several biting incidents followed by failed training attempts to fix the pup seem to be the catalyst. The White House just announced POTUS’ German Shepherd will “live in

Christmas came early for President Biden — the guy has a new four-legged addition to his family … and he’s showing off his present at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. First Lady Jill Biden‘s press secretary confirmed Monday … yes, the Bidens have a new dog in their midst, a German Shepherd puppy named Commander. Shortly after

NASCAR driver Brandon Brown is finally opening up about the NSFW anti-Joe Biden chant that went viral after his post-race interview … expressing that all the attention he’s been receiving made him feel uncomfortable. Back in November, Brown was being interviewed after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Talladega … when fans could be

Peng Shuai adamantly denies ever claiming she was sexually assaulted by a powerful Chinese politician … the tennis star told a Singapore newspaper on Sunday. “First of all, I want to emphasize something that is very important. I have never said that I wrote that anyone sexually assaulted me,” Peng told the paper. “I need

Elon Musk says he’s ponying up to Uncle Sam and then some — paying more than $11 billion in taxes … which he likely hopes will get some political bigwigs off his back for a while. Tesla’s CEO put his cards on the table this weekend, tweeting … “For those wondering, I will pay over

Congress appears to have a rash of COVID spreading amongst its ranks — with Sen. Cory Booker being the 2nd elected official this weekend to announce he’s positive. Booker broke the news Sunday, writing … “I learned today that I tested positive for COVID-19 after first feeling symptoms on Saturday. My symptoms are relatively mild.”

“Bob’s Burgers” is going to be without Jimmy Pesto for a while — or at least without the guy who’s been voicing him for years now … and it’s all because of the Jan. 6 attacks. Actor Jay Johnston — who’s portrayed Pesto, Bob’s fast food archrival, since 2011 — has reportedly been “banned” from