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Donald Trump‘s in jeopardy of losing another vote — this one with Hollywood’s labor union — and it could cost him a return to his beloved ‘Apprentice.’ Trump is facing expulsion from SAG-AFTRA, with the union’s board of directors set to gather Tuesday for a special session that could decide DT’s fate … according to

This is 57 for Michelle Obama, who’s reflecting on a challenging year, and sending a motivational message to everyone going through the same — hang in there. The former First Lady celebrated her birthday Sunday, and thanked her millions of followers for their “lovely birthday wishes” … while sharing a pensive black-and-white photo of herself.

Exclusive We already knew Joe Biden was bringing 2 dogs to the White House, but now he’ll also have Doggface — the TikTok superstar — as part of his welcoming committee. TMZ’s learned viral “Dreams” skateboarder Nathan Apodaca will be part of Biden’s virtual inauguration parade next week, which will feature the stories and talents

Breaking News Joe Biden‘s getting sworn in as the 46th President of the United States in just a few days, but his dog’s getting sworn in right now — with none other than Josh Groban helping out. Joe’s second German Shepherd, Major, is being honored Sunday with a virtual celebration via Zoom, which has been

Play video content Breaking News @rabertpetrosian / TikTok Joe Biden‘s inauguration will still have some semblance of normalcy when he’s taking his oath of office, because there’s going to be a crowd out there watching him … whose seating arrangement is now becoming crystal clear. Construction for the inauguration stage — as well as for

One of the Capitol rioters who was arrested in the aftermath now has an audacious ask of President Trump … she’s begging for a pardon, saying she was just following his orders. Texas realtor Jenna Ryan told CBS11 in Dallas she deserves a full pardon by 45 after she was arrested and charged by the

A Virginia man got busted trying to breach a D.C. checkpoint with a stash of ammo and a couple of guns … this just a few days before Joe Biden’s inauguration. Wesley Allen Beeler was arrested Friday night after coming across a checkpoint in downtown D.C., where Metro PD officers stopped and questioned him. According

Play video content MSNBC There were Capitol police who were nothing less than heroic trying to contain the January 6 insurrection, and there were other Capitol cops who were up to no good … so says Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. AOC appeared Friday on Rachel Maddow‘s show, and talked somewhat obliquely about the terror she felt

Exclusive The D.C. police officers who’ve been tasked with protecting the nation’s capital in the aftermath of the Capitol riots are feeling depleted … which is causing concern in the days leading up to Joe Biden‘s inauguration. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … since January 6, the date of the violent insurrection at the U.S.

It’s far from a pizza party, but the National Guard troops stationed in the nation’s capital to keep the peace ahead of Inauguration Day are being treated to pizza on the reg … thanks to thoughtful donors. A cargo van loaded with stacks of pies was delivered to troops throughout D.C. Friday, from the popular

President Trump‘s double impeachment isn’t altering some big plans he’s already making … to build and fill his Presidential Library. As Trump prepares to move out of The White House, several boxes and items were hauled out Thursday … including a few storage containers marked “Presidential Library Gifts.” The bins are clear, but it’s still

Exclusive Airbnb is blocking and canceling reservations in the D.C. area for Inauguration Day, but supporters and protesters looking for a crash pad have a plan B … they’re flocking to Craigslist. The online classifieds site is fast becoming the place to go for those looking to sleep somewhere other than a hotel for the

Donald Trump appears totally checked out of D.C. with less than a week remaining in his Presidency … because Vice President Mike Pence is literally assuming Trump’s duties. The VP sat at the head of the table during a Thursday briefing on the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris …

Ali Alexander — the pro-Trump organizer of the “Stop the Steal” movement — calls himself one of the originators of the D.C. rally that preceded the Capitol riots … but he claims he got help from 3 Congressmen. The right-wing activist had been vocal for weeks about holding a huge event on January 6 in

Exclusive If the insurrectionists had a bite to eat, a rental car or a pillow to lay on while in D.C. last week before storming the Capitol, the feds just might find out about it … because they’re digging through a laundry list of receipts to track down the culprits. Federal law enforcement sources tell

Play video content What a difference a week makes … President Trump is now very clearly asking his supporters to call off any violent plots around next week’s inauguration. His dramatic change of tune came hours after the House of Representatives voted to impeach him — for a historic 2nd time — for inciting the

Play video content The mob of pro-Trump insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol absolutely plotted together to wreak havoc — led by a woman with inside knowledge … and a megaphone. New video footage from inside the Capitol shows many rioters scrambling to coordinate their movements. One man is heard asking about the floor plans, then

Exclusive The Capitol riots seem to have resulted in Americans on both sides of the aisle agreeing on something — not removing President Trump from office … but rather deciding it’s time to buy a gun. TMZ’s reached out to gun shops in 20 U.S. cities this week, and half of them reported a substantial

The guy who was wearing animal fur and parading around with a policeman’s shield inside the Capitol building during last week’s riot is the son of a prominent judge in Brooklyn … who now has to watch his boy go through the criminal justice system. 34-year-old Aaron Mostofsky was arrested Tuesday and brought before a

Exclusive There are 7 main groups of extremists that are organizing to descend on Washington D.C. for the Inauguration, and Capitol Police officials told Congress Monday night they all have one thing in common … their allegiance to Donald Trump. Congressional sources who were present late Monday for a security briefing tell TMZ … the

Exclusive Details The FBI is honing in on 10 to 15 members of the Capitol Police, investigating whether they facilitated the insurrection by assisting in the planning of the riot and/or clearing the path for the rioters to overtake the Capitol. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ, the FBI has made “considerable headway” in its

Breaking News Bill Belichick has just rejected Donald Trump … the Patriots head coach says he will NOT accept POTUS’ Presidential Medal of Freedom — and it’s all because of the riots at the U.S. Capitol. The NFL coaching legend made the announcement Monday evening … saying he was initially “flattered” to be offered the

Play video content TikTok / Twitter The feds have been busy rounding up people who allegedly took part in the Capitol siege — and some of the suspects are NOT going quietly as they try to get outta Dodge. Several videos were posted this weekend, purportedly of Trump supporters suspected of taking part in storming

Breaking News House Speaker Nancy Pelosi just laid her party’s plan for removing President Trump from office … and the ball is moving quick, with a 24-hour deadline for VP Mike Pence to act. Pelosi sent a letter Sunday to her fellow Dems, and she says that on Monday … the Majority Leader in the

Breaking News One of the most notorious insurrectionists who stormed the U.S. Capitol with zip ties in his hand has now been arrested … he’s also been ID’d, and hails from Tennessee. The FBI arrested 30-year-old Eric Munchel Sunday in Nashville — this after confirming his identity on social media and elsewhere as the man

Exclusive There’s more evidence that the insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol had inside help. TMZ broke the story … the FBI believes there are people who work in the Capitol who may have assisted rioters in navigating the building … in many cases without resistance. Congressman Jim Clyburn had his office looted … we know

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com An Indigenous man who’s being prosecuted for a Mount Rushmore protest believes he’s been grossly over-charged … but the white insurrectionists at the Capitol won’t get the same treatment. Nick Tilsen tells TMZ … what we all witnessed in Washington D.C. was the “epitome of white supremacy and white privilege

President Trump might have to resort to opening a MySpace account to be “online” — because the guy can’t get bandwidth anywhere else right now … not even on Shopify. DT has been banned from a handful of social media apps and social networking websites well beyond Twitter and Facebook/Instagram — which booted him earlier

The man who mugged for the camera while gleefully carrying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi‘s lectern has been arrested. Adam Johnson was picked up Friday night on a federal warrant in Florida, where he lives. The images of the 36-year-old were plastered online and on TV during and after the insurrection, so it wasn’t particularly hard

Exclusive The FBI has reasons to believe the mob of Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol not only premeditated the assault, but might have been aided by police and staffers in the building … TMZ has learned. High ranking sources inside the Capitol Police Dept. tell TMZ the FBI is looking at several facts that