Politics

Breaking News TikTok might become an American-owned company on the heels of the Trump administration’s security concerns about the app — if Microsoft can get a deal done. The software behemoth went public Sunday with its plans, announcing it was pursing a purchase TikTok from its parent company ByteDance, and Microsoft’s CEO has already had

Play video content CNN Congressman Jim Clyburn feels more strongly than ever … Donald Trump is fashioning his presidency after the likes of Adolf Hitler, and if Americans aren’t careful, history can repeat itself. The veteran Democratic Congressman from South Carolina warned Americans that Trump’s latest play — suggesting the November election should be postponed

Donald Trump says he’s gonna ban TikTok as early as today. Trump told a reporter on Air Force One Friday night, “Well, I have that authority … I can do it with an executive order …”  He reportedly followed up by saying, “We’re banning them from the United States.” The pretext is that TikTok is

Exclusive More than 100 members of Congress are calling the Capitol their home … as in, they’re living and sleeping in their offices, and at least one member says they are risking the lives of other Members and staff in the middle of the pandemic, and is demanding they sleep elsewhere. Rep. Jackie Speier is

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com This is unusual nowadays, but senators on both sides of the aisle are in agreement on something — President Trump can float the idea of election delays all he wants … it ain’t happening. We got Sen. Tim Kaine — a Virginia Democrat and former VP candidate — on Capitol

Live Stream John Lewis is on his way to his final resting place, but not before one more fitting celebration of the Civil Rights icon’s life. The Congressman’s funeral service is scheduled for Thursday morning at Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church … and TMZ will be live-streaming Barack Obama will reportedly deliver Lewis’ eulogy in

Herman Cain, once a GOP Presidential hopeful, has died from COVID-19 … Cain contracted the coronavirus after attending Trump‘s Tulsa rally. The businessman and politician’s death was announced Thursday on his website. A statement read, “Herman Cain — our boss, our friend, like a father to so many of us — has passed away.” Cain

The handwriting is now on the wall … Donald Trump is revealing his plan to stay in office beyond January 20, 2021, and he wants to do so without even having an election. Trump, who has made false claims about voter fraud, just tweeted, “With Universal Mail-In Voting (not Absentee Voting, which is good), 2020

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Congresswoman Jackie Speier says Congressman Louie Gohmert, who tested positive for COVID-19, is still a clear and present danger to Congress, because he lives in his congressional office, just like more than 100 of his colleagues. Rep. Speier tells TMZ, Gohmert was reckless all the way, saying he went to

Exclusive Kanye West‘s self-proclaimed running mate — though she’s yet to confirm this herself — has returned online with her “spiritual coaching” site … but gives no indication she’s campaigning for West/Tidball 2020. Michelle Tidball was name-dropped by Kanye as his VP pick in his Forbes interview — following his surprise July 4 announcement that

Breaking News Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be recovering in a hospital bed for the rest of this week after undergoing another medical procedure. RBG’s office says she is resting comfortably at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City after undergoing a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure Wednesday. Doctors revised a bile

Play video content TMZ.com The body of late congressman John Lewis arrived and is now lying in state at the Georgia State Capitol … drawing long lines of constituents looking to pay their final respects. The procession — led by a score of police escorts — weaved its way through downtown Atlanta Wednesday before making

Georgia Senator David Perdue has pulled an ad that made his Jewish, Democratic opponent’s nose look bigger — claiming it was a flub and not an anti-Semitic trope. The Facebook ad featured photos of both Jon Ossoff, who’s running in Georgia to take Perdue’s seat — as well as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (who’s

Exclusive Details Kanye West‘s bid to appear in the NJ ballot for president is full steam ahead … TMZ’s learned he’s filed the necessary paperwork to do just that. We’ve learned Ye submitted petitions Monday with 1,327 signatures in his quest for a presidential run. In the Garden State, the requirement for Independent candidates to

Exclusive Kanye West‘s bid to get on the Illinois ballot for President has just hit a bump in the road — as in, serious objections about the petition signatures he’s submitted. TMZ’s learned there have been 3 objections filed with the Illinois Board of Elections … which means it will now evaluate the validity of

Exclusive LeAnn Rimes says people shouldn’t have to choose between risking COVID-19 exposure or not taking care of their teeth … and she’s ripping a proposed dental care law as “unfair.” The singer fired off a letter, obtained by TMZ, informing California State Senator Steve Glazer why she strongly opposes a bill known as the

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com John Lewis is a much bigger man than President Trump … so says U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson. We got the powerful congressman Monday on Capitol Hill after a ceremony for the late civil rights icon, and our camera guy asked if John would even want the Prez to pay tribute

Breaking News Colin Kaepernick and Dr. Anthony Fauci have both been tapped by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights org. to receive its most prestigious award … after being hailed as “modern-day human rights defenders.” Kap and Fauci are 2 of the 5 people selected for the 2020 RFK Ripple of Hope Award — which

The final goodbye to John Lewis, the civil rights icon who helped change America, just took an emotional turn as his casket is being taken over the Edmund Pettus Bridge. After a short memorial outside the Brown Chapel AME Church in Selma, the processional traversed downtown Selma and then reached the famed bridge, where 25-year-old

The final goodbye to one of the great civil rights icons in American history is underway, as people honor the life of the late Congressman John Lewis in Alabama … and TMZ is streaming live. The Celebration of Life ceremony, which kicks off a 6-day, 5 city tribute, began in Troy, Alabama, the city where

President Trump‘s latest guest on the golf course is someone many people probably didn’t expect to see … one Brett Favre, who recently voiced admiration for Colin Kaepernick. The former QB and 45 hit the links Saturday, and even posed for a photo together that the White House later threw up online. They’re both in

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just wished his second-oldest son, Conor Kennedy, a happy birthday … blessing us with a collage of hot shots that truly show just how strong that Kennedy DNA is. RFK Jr. posted a b-day shout-out Saturday to his boy to celebrate his 26th birthday, writing … “Happy Birthday,Conor! #condorkennyabish Nakuruai.” He

Exclusive Kerry Washington says access to online dental care should be a basic human right … which is why she’s going to bat for minorities by lobbying California officials. The actress fired off a letter, obtained by TMZ, telling California State Senator Steve Glazer why she opposes a bill known as the Dental Practice Act

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Lindsey Graham says wearing a mask’s not just being patriotic like President Trump has VERY belatedly said — it’s also just plain smart … but he’s got reasons why he wasn’t either the other night. We got the South Carolina Senator on Capitol Hill Thursday, and he explained why he

Play video content Breaking News CSPAN Donald Trump says he’s been tapped to throw out the first pitch at a Yankees game next month — and points out there won’t be any fans in the stands to react. Trump says Yankees team president Randy Levine personally asked him to do the honors at an Aug.

Play video content C-SPAN Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just ripped into a colleague who allegedly called her a “f***ing b*tch” after a heated debate over a crime bill, saying she is someone’s daughter and by not squarely apologizing, he is not a decent man. AOC took to the House floor Thursday with an impassioned speech on

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Atlanta Dream star Renee Montgomery says she straight-up disagrees with her boss — claiming Sen. Kelly Loeffler is wrong for thinking fans will turn on the league overeats support of Black Lives Matter. FYI, Senator Loeffler (R-GA) is a co-owner of the Dream — and made it clear she’s AGAINST

Kim Kardashian‘s jumping to the defense of her husband, Kanye West, publicly acknowledging he’s in the middle of a serious mental health issue … which has everyone close to him concerned. Kim says, “As many of you know, Kanye has bipolar disorder. Anyone who has this or has a loved one in their life who

Breaking News Oklahoma State football star Chuba Hubbard says he’s shutting down his Twitter account after receiving backlash for calling out Oklahoma County’s district attorney … but the RB insists he’ll still continue to use his platform to push for social justice. 21-year-old Hubbard — one of the best college tailbacks in the country —

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Kanye West would be a slave were it not for the likes of Harriet Tubman … so says her great-great-great niece who is outraged by Ye’s comments on Sunday at his fundraiser. Tina Wyatt is extremely upset Kanye dared to say Harriet Tubman did not free slaves. She says her