UPDATE 11:54 AM PT — Hutchinson went on to say, the day after the insurrection, Trump’s advisors persuaded him to make public remarks to calm the country. She says Trump agreed, but refused to characterize the riots as violent, and Trump said he didn’t think the rioters did anything wrong. Instead, he blamed Pence and,

Play video content Vladimir Putin is showing no mercy … disgustingly firing missiles into a Ukraine shopping mall, and video following the attack shows the building — with nearly 1,000 civilians inside — up in flames. Two Russian missiles were reportedly fired Monday into the shopping center, in the central city of Kremenchuk. According to

UFO expert Jeremy Corbell says at least 100 craft from out of this world swarmed a fleet of Navy warships … pushing back against a Naval chief who told Congress it was just drones. Corbell — who’s long been calling on the U.S. government to take UFOs seriously — says a dozen crewmembers on the

Kendrick Lamar‘s blinged-out crown of thorns is front and center for his biggest moments this year — first debuting it on the cover of his ‘Mr. Morale’ album, and most recently at K-Dot’s headlining performance at Glastonbury Fest. He closed his performance in the UK this weekend with “Savior” in a passionate theatrical performance …

Play video content Instagram / @bellikemike Jodie Sweetin, known for playing Stephanie Tanner on ‘Full House,’ was knocked back by police during an abortions rights protest, slamming her down on the concrete. Jodie was with other protestors on a freeway in Los Angeles when LAPD began to block their path … Jodie ended up close

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has made the overturning of Roe vs. Wade personal to make her point … telling protesters in NYC she had been raped and thank God abortion was an option, although that never came to pass. The NYC rep was front and center at the rally in Union Square, where she explained why

UPDATE 6:25 PM PT — The suspect’s been booked for felony assault, because Rudy is over 65 years old. Rudy Giuliani was allegedly the subject of a physical assault while out shopping in New York, TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Giuliani was at a ShopRite store in Staten Island Sunday after

Sarah Silverman was smack in the middle of a demonstration for women’s rights … joining protestors who gathered to voice their outrage over Roe v. Wade being overturned. TMZ obtained a bunch of photos and video of Sarah at Saturday’s protest in New York City, where demonstrators made a human chain on 5th Avenue and

Play video content UPDATE 1:55 PM PT — Soccer legend Megan Rapinoe gave a powerful speech about the reversal while meeting with media before the USWNT’s match against Colombia … saying the decision will NOT stop women from having abortions — it just diminishes their chances at a safe procedure. UPDATE “It will completely exacerbate

With growing Roe v. Wade protests outside the Supreme Court and Capitol … police there are taking an all-hands-on-deck approach. Sources within the Capitol Police tell TMZ … cops were anticipating the landmark SCOTUS decision and they’ve been bracing for protests and preparing their response, beefing up security at the Capitol to address any civil

Dave Chappelle is the new owner of a hefty piece of property … a purchase he’s made to block a land developer from moving into the quiet Ohio village that’s been his home. Dave’s reps confirm he recently bought up several acres of Yellow Springs, OH land previously owned by Oberer Land Developers, Ltd. —

Play video content CBS Stephen Colbert totally gets why his staffers, including Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, now have rap sheets with Capitol Police … but he’s really amused they’re being compared to the Jan. 6th insurrectionists. Colbert dove into the big story around his office during Monday night’s episode of ‘The Late Show’ …

Nancy Pelosi‘s husband, Paul, will face criminal charges — and possibly jail time — for his recent DUI arrest, and TMZ has learned … the arresting officer noted Pelosi handed him a special card showing he supports cops. Paul Pelosi has been charged with 2 misdemeanors — Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Causing Injury,

Play video content NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was grilled on Wednesday by a U.S. Congressman over his apparent beef with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy … and the whole interaction was both contentious and awkward. Goodell — testifying in front of Congress during a hearing on the alleged misconduct within the Washington Commanders’ organization —

Juul e-cigarettes will soon be off the shelves, at least according to a report, that states the FDA is planning to ban the product from being sold in the U.S. The Wall Street Journal reports the Food and Drug Administration is gearing up to order Juul to remove its products from the market following a

Vladimir Putin, through his spokesperson, is talking about Brittney Griner‘s imprisonment for the first time … refuting the charge the WNBA star is a political prisoner, saying she’s locked up because she violated Russian law. 31-year-old Griner has been behind bars since February after Russian officials say she attempted to bring hashish oil into the

It’s a special day for Prince William, and his father — first in line to the throne — is leading the charge to honor his oldest son, and future King of England, on hitting the ol’ 4-0. Prince Charles did that typical parent thing … busting out old pics of himself with Will, from his

Camilla Parker Bowles is on her way to becoming Queen Consort — and now, a new milestone … landing the cover of Vogue, where she’s opening up about, well, everything. The Duchess of Cornwall sat down for a profile piece with British Vogue for its July issue — the first time she’s ever been featured

President Biden is back on his feet — and on top of softer terrain — just a couple days after wiping out on his bike in a clip that’s now gone viral. The Prez hit Rehoboth Beach in Delaware Monday — sporting a big grin, ballcap and aviator sunglasses. 46 didn’t hit the water, just

Rep. Adam Kinzinger is not cowering from crazies who are so angry at his feelings toward Donald Trump they threaten to kill him. Kinzinger, a member of the Jan. 6th House Committee, posted a letter he says was sent to his home, and here it is … “You are one stupid c***. That pimp you

Jen Psaki has been spreading proverbial burns all over Twitter lately — that is, if you’re dumb enough to believe it’s actually her … which the real McCoy is here to clear up. President Biden‘s ex-Press Sec. — who recently stepped away from the role — made some apparently needed clarifications over a string of

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 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

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

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

Prince William may be thousands of miles away from the United States, but his empathy for one of the victims of January 6th knows no borders. Turns out the 2nd in line for the throne sent a heartfelt letter to the girlfriend of Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick, who died from injuries he suffered trying

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

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

Jerry Jones is ripping Dallas mayor Eric Johnson for suggesting the city needs a new NFL team — the L.A. Chargers — saying it’d have a huge negative effect on the beloved Cowboys. The 79-year-old billionaire — who’s owned the Cowboys since buying the team in 1989 — thinks the mayor’s suggestion isn’t only a

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