Exclusive 12:13 PM PT — The Capitol Police union admits its front-line officers are beyond angry, and is blasting the bosses for failing to protect them from injury and death … stating “Leadership Betrayed Our Mission.” The union calls acting Chief Pittman’s admission that the department knew what was coming on January 6 but did

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is under fire for old Facebook activity that suggests she was onboard with the killing of Democrat lawmakers … but she’s brushing most of it off as “fake news.” The newly-elected Congresswoman from Georgia has a ton of posts, likes and replies/comments that were still active of late, and dug up

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com One of President Biden‘s Senior Advisors says the Prez is laser-focused on fulfilling campaign promises, and unlike the previous POTUS … he’s not thirsting for the spotlight. Former Congressman Cedric Richmond — who now serves as Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement — joined “TMZ Live” Thursday

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants to reach across the aisle to fix the Robinhood investors controversy — as long as she doesn’t have to work with Sen. Ted Cruz, who she says he tried to get her killed. AOC blasted Cruz on Twitter after he agreed with one of her Thursday tweets questioning Robinhood’s trading halt

The feds are putting the entire country on high alert … warning of a looming domestic terrorism threat from groups pissed about President Biden‘s victory and several other issues. For the first time, the Dept. of Homeland Security issued a federal bulletin about Americans plotting to attack Americans, saying there’s a potential threat of “ideologically-motivated

Play video content 1/6/21 Storyful The Capitol rioter caught on camera dragging a cop down a set of stairs confessed in court, and he’s just been denied bail after prosecutors say he tried to flee the country. Jeffrey Sabol, a geophysicist from Colorado, admitted assaulting an officer during the insurrection, reportedly explaining it away as

Sen. Raphael Warnock‘s come a long way since he was last at the U.S. Capitol  … and he’s letting everyone know he’s there to stay a bit longer this time. The Georgia Senator and Reverend just posted a powerful tweet reflecting on his journey — which was capped off by winning a runoff election against

Exclusive After feeling spurned by Donald Trump, Joe Exotic‘s officially moving on to the next POTUS … and keeping the faith that President Biden will grant his freedom. TMZ’s obtained emails Joe’s sent out to his team from prison, in which he expresses hopefulness that the new administration will come through with a pardon …

Exclusive The Oklahoma elected official who introduced a real-life bill to establish an official hunting season for Bigfoot says he’s getting called “stupid” … who’d a thunk it?!? OK State Rep. Justin Humphrey, the lawmaker who drafted up the Bigfoot bill, tells TMZ … he’s getting tons of backlash from believers and non-believers alike. Rep.

One of the Capitol insurrectionists had plans to kill Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez … according to the Department of Justice. The DOJ revealed new charges against Garret Miller of Texas, alleging he posted online death threats against the New York congresswoman the day of the siege, including one tweet that simply read, “Assassinate AOC.” That’s terrifying,

Three grand jurors in the Breonna Taylor case filed a petition with Kentucky officials, imploring the State Legislature to impeach Attorney General Daniel Cameron, claiming he’s a liar who shoveled b.s. about the case to the media to make himself look better. The 3 grand jurors zeroed in on Cameron’s public pronouncement he put possible

Inauguration Day Bernie Sanders freezing his ass off is the hottest thing on the internet … and now it’s also a huge fundraiser in his home state. Here’s the deal … Sanders’ campaign started hawking crewneck sweatshirts Friday with that incredibly meme-able shot of the Senator rocking his mittens for $45 each. All proceeds are

Exclusive There was a mad scramble after January 6 to get ambulances to Washington D.C. for the inauguration, and the federal government inked a multi-million dollar deal to make it happen. FEMA has hired a company called American Medical Response, Inc. to provide emergency services for Wednesday. The value of the contract — $10 million.

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.

Staging preparations for Joe Biden‘s inauguration were interrupted Monday morning when smoke billowed up nearby … prompting a lockdown of Capitol Hill. BREAKING: Smoke rising behind Capitol building. Inauguration rehearsal appears to be evacuating. Emergency announcement playing at Capitol grounds. pic.twitter.com/86J9S8CsMY — Jackson Proskow (@JProskowGlobal) January 18, 2021 @JProskowGlobal As multiple groups were meeting to

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com The daughter who publicly ID’d her own mother as a bloodied participant in the Capitol riots feels some guilt for calling her mom out … but says she doesn’t regret it, for several reasons. Helena Duke joined “TMZ Live” Monday to add some context to why she decided to out

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

Martin Luther King Jr.‘s loved ones paid their respects to the legendary Civil Rights leader … on the day America honors the man whose dream for equality in the country is still being fought for today. MLK’s sister, Christine King Farris, her son Isaac Newton Farris Jr. and MLK’s daughter Bernice King were among the

Play video content @LionsShareNews Rosie O’Donnell is just days away from being able to declare victory over her longtime nemesis, President Trump, and says the cherry on top would be him standing trial and going to prison. Rosie was at LAX Monday when she opened up about how she’s feeling as Trump’s final days in

Play video content You And Me Both/iheart Hillary Clinton thinks President Trump continues to do Vladimir Putin‘s bidding, and that his allegiance might be behind the Capitol insurrection. HC hosted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on her podcast, ‘You and Me Both,’ and openly speculated Trump might have been on the phone with Russia’s President the

Exclusive As Joe Biden‘s inauguration looms — and as many expect civil unrest — a number of the Capitol Police’s rank and file fear they won’t be supported by leadership if they have to use deadly force to protect themselves. Capitol Police sources tell TMZ … there’s been a lot of chatter lately about officers

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

The insurrectionists who breached the U.S. Capitol absolutely had murder on their minds … according to federal prosecutors who want one of the most notorious rioters to remain in custody. In docs, obtained by TMZ, the feds say there’s strong evidence supporting that “the intent of the Capitol rioters was to capture and assassinate elected

Play video content CNN A D.C. Metro police officer says he went into “survival mode” after Capitol rioters reached for his gun and yelled, “Kill him with his own gun.” Officer Michael Fanone, a narcotics detective who normally works in plain clothes, says he threw on a uniform to help with backup during the Jan.

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 …

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

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

Play video content Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she could feel death breathing down on her last week as Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, searching for lawmakers … and you can tell she’s still shaken. AOC’s revealing she had an incredibly close encounter on Jan. 6, which had her seriously feeling like she would die right

Breaking News This is one where the image tells the whole story … members of the National Guard protecting the Capitol trying to get some much-needed sleep, using a cold, marble floor as a bed. It’s the embodiment of the phrase, “No rest for the weary.” The Guard is protecting the building in the wake