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Play video content CNN A Florida congresswoman’s dog appears to be just as pissed as she is that the Senate and House can’t seem to pass a stimulus package — ’cause the pooch wouldn’t shut up during a live interview over the hotly-debated issue. Waiting for your permission to load the Facebook Post. Rep. Donna

Marco Rubio did his part to show America the COVID vaccine is A-OK … but how’s the Senator from Florida so damn pale?!! A self-deprecating Rubio said, “I know I looked away from the needle And yes, I know I need a tan But I am so confident that the #Covid19 vaccine is safe &

Pfizer says it’s sitting on liquid gold — a warehouse packed with the COVID-19 vaccine — but it can’t get word from the government on where to ship them. The pharma giant made the shocking revelation in response to allegations it was having issues with production and distribution of its vaccine after successfully shipping the

As if losing the election wasn’t enough, folks can stick it to Donald Trump again by pushing the button to blow up one of his old casinos. Here’s the deal … the former Trump Plaza casino in Atlantic City is scheduled for demolition next month — pretty close to when Trump leaves the White House

Bodycam video showing Chicago cops bursting into a home to arrest a naked, confused and innocent woman is a total shock to the city’s Mayor … who says she was totally in the dark about the botched raid. Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she was “blindsided” by the video of the raid which went down 2

Play video content Exclusive 12/15/20 TMZ.com Adam Carolla‘s got another option the next time he wants to stick it to Gov. Gavin Newsom by sitting down at an L.A. restaurant to dine-in … and this one’s got ocean views. Mastro’s Ocean Club Malibu, one of L.A.’s biggest celeb hot-spots, is still very much open for

Exclusive Joe Exotic‘s legal team is throwing a Hail Mary in hopes of getting his pardon request in front of Donald Trump before he leaves office — and they want a judge to force the issue. The ‘Tiger King’s’ legal team just filed new docs asking a court to compel the Office of the Pardon

Breaking News Boston Celtics players are outraged at Massachusetts’ governor over changes the politician asked for in a new police reform bill … and they’re now pleading with the guy to reverse course. Seventeen players — including Kemba Walker, Tristan Thompson and Jayson Tatum — all penned a lengthy piece in The Boston Globe on

Play video content ABC Kamala Harris knows better than anyone the historic moment that’s about to take place after she takes her oath of office — not just for her, but also for her our nation’s first Second Gentleman. The VP-Elect talked about the emotions she’s feeling as she becomes the first woman to hold

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Adam Carolla supports the recall effort gaining steam against Gov. Gavin Newsom — because he says the guy’s a tyrant, and that Californians should snap out of his BS spell. We talked to the comedian Tuesday in Burbank, CA, where he was about to head into a restaurant his friend

Exclusive Joe Biden‘s inauguration ceremony will be covered by a security company, that Uncle Sam is paying handsomely, to keep the President-elect safe — and by the looks of everything they’re equipped to do, he’ll be in good hands. TMZ obtained federal procurement docs that show the Secret Service has hired a company called Showcall

President-elect Joe Biden‘s inauguration is getting scaled back due to the coronavirus pandemic … with safety protocols aiming to prevent a superspreader scenario. Biden’s own Presidential Inaugural Committee just announced some of the changes for January’s ceremony, which will have an “extremely limited” footprint. The PIC also says the parade following the swearing-in will be

Breaking News Joe Biden officially has big plans on Jan. 20, 2021 — now that all 50 states have officially cast their Electoral College votes to make him the 46th President of the United States. Electors cast their votes Monday across the country, confirming the winning total for President-elect Biden … 306 for him, and

Play video content Breaking News The first vaccine in New York was administered Monday — and the person they chose to give it to speaks volumes about very real concerns regarding safety and mistrust of the government. The recipient was intensive-care nurse Sandra Lindsay, a Black woman working in healthcare, and she got the shot

A Pro-Trump rally in Washington D.C. turned violent Saturday night as members of Proud Boys and Black Lives Matter protesters clashed … and it was ugly. Donald Trump’s Proud boys got the message loud and clear. “The fight has just begun.” Here is a video of them chasing and beating a couple. This is ugly

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Offset says he is not planning to get vaccinated for coronavirus — and his reasoning all boils down to trust and fairness. We spoke to the Migos rapper Saturday in Bev Hills, and straight up asked if he’d take the COVID vaccine … which is on the verge of being

Joe Biden‘s wife, Jill Biden, should stop insisting on people calling her “Dr.” because her PhD is meaningless … so argues an op-ed writer, who’s getting destroyed over his hot take. Essayist Joseph Epstein penned a bizarre piece for the Wall Street Journal this weekend that’s being called sexist, misogynistic, belittling … and every other

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Mark Cuban is disgusted by the images of members of Congress showing up to the White House in ballgowns and tuxedos … when millions are homeless, starving and unemployed. Play video content TMZ.com The “Shark Tank” star was irate when he saw our video of Steve King, Jim Jordan, Doug

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Rep. Andre Carson‘s 5-second pause, when asked if he’ll get vaccinated against COVID-19, underscores the hesitation most African-Americans have … but he believes that can change. We got the U.S. Congressman on Capitol Hill Thursday and he addressed the new study showing only 14% of African-Americans trust the vaccine will

Exclusive Kim Kardashian West needs to stop trying to save convicted killer Brandon Bernard from being executed because she’s not considering the pain of the family he destroyed  … so says a member of that family. Dana Ladd, the stepsister of one of Bernard’s victims, Stacie Bagley, tells TMZ … Bernard deserves to be executed

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Kim Kardashian‘s influence can be a huge asset in rolling out transformative changes to L.A.’s criminal justice system … so says new D.A. George Gascon, who’s ready to work with her. The freshly sworn-in L.A. County District Attorney says he and Kim share a lot of the same viewpoints about

Dr. Anthony Fauci wants Black Americans skeptical about the COVID-19 vaccines to know a Black woman was at the forefront of creating one of them … so fear not. The nation’s leading infectious disease expert spoke Tuesday at an event hosted by the National Urban League and, while discussing racism in medical research and how

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Killer Mike says playing identity politics won’t pay off for Democrats and Kamala Harris — instead, he says she’ll have to lean into the progressive movement if she wants the presidency. We spoke with the rapper and activist Wednesday on “TMZ Live” about the upcoming run-off elections in Georgia that

The Trump campaign’s “star witness” about alleged voter fraud denies she was boozing before her now-infamous testimony … which is always a great sign it went well. Melissa Carone has spoken out about last week’s Michigan hearing led by Trump lawyers Rudy Giuliani and Jenna Ellis, in which Melissa stole the show with her unfounded

Exclusive Kim Kardashian could have the new Los Angeles County D.A.’s ear when it comes to how to go about achieving prison reform, because the guy wants a face-to-face with her. Max Szabo, a rep for George Gascon — who was just elected as the new D.A. — tells TMZ … the County’s top prosecutor

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Isaac Wright Jr. — who was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life in prison — is now running for Mayor of NYC, and says he’d welcome Kim Kardashian‘s counsel in overhauling the city’s justice system. Isaac joined “TMZ Live” Tuesday and said there’s no question about it … Kim K’s

Exclusive One thing the coronavirus pandemic won’t dramatically change is President-elect Biden‘s inauguration ceremony — although there will be a few COVID safety measures in place … TMZ has learned. A rep from the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies — which oversees the swearing-in process — tells TMZ, the team is still planning to

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump are apparently looking to become Sunshine State residents like their old man is said to be — ’cause they reportedly spent a fortune on a plot of land there. Trump’s daughter and son-in-law recently threw down upwards of $30 million to snap up space in the exclusive Miami neighborhood of

Breaking News President Trump is now directly blaming Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in his quest to overturn the election results — throwing out a new legal twist that reeks of desperation. Trump, Vice Prez Pence and the Trump Campaign are suing Biden and Harris in Wisconsin — seeking to set aside the absentee ballots

Exclusive Joe Biden said the LGBTQ+ community would be represented in his cabinet, and sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ, Pete Buttigieg is actively under consideration for various posts, but we’re told he didn’t get his first choice. Sources privy to the selection process tell TMZ, Buttigieg is being vetted for what could be a