Breaking News Rand Paul says he’s tested positive for the coronavirus … making him the first U.S. Senator to contract the disease. The Kentucky legislator made the announcement Sunday on Twitter, writing … “Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for COVID-19. He is feeling fine and is in quarantine. He is asymptomatic and was tested

Play video content Breaking News AP Joe Biden‘s fighting for every vote in Michigan … even if it means going toe-to-toe in a heated exchange with a Detroit autoworker accusing him of trying to violate the 2nd Amendment. The current Democratic frontrunner met with employees at an auto plant — as Michigan and 5 other

Exclusive TMZ.com Congressman Matt Gaetz apparently made the rounds before he self-quarantined … because we got this pic of him chowing down Friday at a West Palm Beach taco joint. Gaetz hit up Rocco’s Tacos and according to eyewitnesses, he was having a great time … problem is, he had been exposed to someone diagnosed

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Oprah‘s longtime partner, Stedman Graham, says Barack Obama owes his presidency to O — so she’s got political clout, but she’s not about to be a running mate for either Democratic candidate. We got Stedman in our nation’s capital Tuesday afternoon and asked if Oprah should hop on the ticket

Play video content Breaking News President Trump says the United States is suspending all travel to and from Europe for a lengthy period of time … as the government ratchets ups its response to the deadly pandemic. Trump says there will be a 30-day travel ban between Europe and the U.S.A starting Friday at midnight

Play video content Prince Harry allegedly ripped on President Trump and revealed why he and Meghan Markle bailed on Royal living during what he thought was a phone convo with Greta Thunberg. Ya see, Harry was apparently a prank victim of a pair of Russian hoaxers — Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexey Stolyarov — who tricked

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Congress is divided now more than ever except when it comes to chowing down … ’cause they all apparently love Popeyes!!! Our camera guy in D.C. just saw moments ago a cart full of orders from Popeyes being wheeled into the Capitol building. You can see two staffers unloading the

Breaking News TMZ.com President Donald Trump has suggested Olympic officials postpone the 2020 Games in Tokyo over coronavirus fears … saying it’s better to delay than perform without crowds. Trump — along with Ireland’s prime minister, Leo Varadkar — were taking questions from the media about the global COVID-19 pandemic … when POTUS was asked

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Pete Buttigieg is urging Bernie Sanders supporters to get on board with Joe Biden, and quickly, because — clearly referencing the coronavirus response — he says it’s a matter of life or death to defeat President Trump. The former Democratic presidential candidate joined us Friday on “TMZ Live” and pushed

Play video content Breaking News President Trump has declared coronavirus a “National Emergency” and says his administration is doing everything they can to get it under control. Trump, joined by VP Pence and other health officials, held a presser at The White House Friday to update the public on the disease. In declaring the situation

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Andrew Yang‘s still got his eye on the White House … because he’d be stoked to be Joe Biden‘s vice president. The former presidential hopeful joined us on “TMZ Live” Thursday and we asked if he’d say yes to an offer to be Biden’s running mate if Joe’s the nominee.

Arnold Schwarzenegger wants fans at his Sports Festival in Ohio to be safe from coronavirus but doesn’t understand why the Governor is shutting them down while allowing much larger sporting events to continue. The Arnold Sports Festival, which begins today in Columbus, will have very few fans in attendance after Governor Mike DeWine announced they

Exclusive TMZ.com President Trump had a strong message for the 3 ex-prisoners who visited him in the Oval Office alongside Kim Kardashian … make an impact on society similar to Alice Marie Johnson. Trump hosted Crystal Munoz, Judith Negron and Tynice Hall at the White House after commuting their prison sentences … and Crystal says

TMZ.com Public Enemy is moving forward without one of its original (and more memorable) founders — the one and only Flavor Flav is out … this after a big argument over a Bernie Sanders rally. The legendary hip-hop group permanently fired their longtime member Sunday night, saying … “Public Enemy and Public Enemy Radio will

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Michael Bloomberg‘s successful career in business would almost certainly translate to success in the White House … so says Barbara Corcoran. The “Shark Tank” star spoke to us Monday on “TMZ Live” and told us exactly why she thinks Bloomberg’s incredible rise in the marketplace proves he’s got the chops

Mega Hillary Clinton is at our doorstep once again — but she’s still sitting on a fence politically … not quite ready to endorse Joe Biden, and per usual, taking shots at Bernie Sanders. The former Secretary of State walked into the ABC Studios Tuesday in NYC, where she was set to plug the new

Exclusive TMZ/Getty Composite Uncle Sam’s been prepping for coronavirus worst-case scenarios since last month by stockpiling hazmat suits … nearly half a million dollars worth!!! TMZ did some digging into what the feds spent in February, specifically any items labeled for “coronavirus.” The Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response allocated $449,000 for coveralls

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez believes in her heart of hearts Bernie Sanders is the guy to beat Trump — that said … she’ll support Joe Biden if he’s the one who takes on Trump. We got the Congresswoman in D.C. Wednesday — after Biden cleaned up on Super Tuesday — and asked

Breaking News TMZ/Getty Composite PGA golfer Scott Piercy says he’ll “do better” after posting a homophobic meme about Pete Buttigieg on his IG page … insisting he wasn’t trying to offend anyone. Dude, are you a moron? 41-year-old Piercy doesn’t seem to get why posting a photo of the openly gay politician with the caption,

Play video content Breaking News Yo Bloomberg … STOP TOUCHING YOUR MOUTH AND RUBBING IT ON THE FOOD!!! Presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg is spreading awareness — and maybe more — at a campaign event in Virginia … where he wiped his mouth and then put his hands all over the staff snacks! Unclear what Bloomberg

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Rep. Matt Gaetz is taking a better safe than sorry approach to coronavirus — even when he’s just voting on it — ’cause he’s got himself a gas mask on that could fight off the plague. The FL Congressman was strolling in D.C. Wednesday shortly after meeting up with his

TMZ/Getty Composite President Trump isn’t nearly as healthy as his former physician would like, even after the good doc admittedly tried to slip POTUS some white stuff — that’s right — CAULIFLOWER!!! Former White House physician Ronny Jackson is coming clean about what Trump would likely consider a wide-reaching conspiracy … to make him healthy.

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Travis Kelce says he CAN’T WAIT to celebrate his Super Bowl victory at the White House — telling TMZ Sports he WILL join his KC Chiefs teammates when they meet President Trump. “Oh, yeah! Always, man!” Kelce told us in NYC on Wednesday. “Crazy opportunity!” Not everyone on the team

Exclusive TMZ.com The 10th Democratic Presidential debate’s just moments away from kicking off and a long list of celebs are already backing their horse before the first issue is raised on stage. We did a little digging ahead of Tuesday’s South Carolina debate, and Federal Election Commission filings reveal one candidate flexed his muscles most

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Andrew Gillum‘s not hung up on the “electability” of Bernie Sanders or other democratic candidates for Prez, because he thinks it’ll work itself out … but he’s NOT down with signing on as VP with any of them. We got the former candidate for Florida governor Tuesday at LAX …

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Dana White says he could “give a s**t” if MMA fans bail on UFC over his friendship with President Trump … telling TMZ Sports, “That’s your problem, not mine.” Just last week, the UFC boss flew with POTUS to Colorado for a campaign rally — where White even took the

Exclusive TMZ.com Congressman Adam Schiff is not only Donald Trump‘s arch-enemy, he’s also now a celebrity. The Democrat from Burbank was flanked by security Friday afternoon as he showed up to the Coffee Bean on the Sunset Strip. When he left the java joint, he mugged with a few supporters who recognized him and asked

Dana White is going to bat again for his pal Donald Trump … stepping to the podium at POTUS’ campaign rally Thursday and saying, “We gotta win this election again!” The UFC honcho and Trump have been great friends for years … and when No. 45 invited White to speak at his event in Colorado

Exclusive TMZ.com Donald Trump‘s Beverly Hills fundraiser guests — at least some of them — say they are totally grossed out by the fact appetizers from the function were left sitting out by a toilet. TMZ broke the story …. hors d’oeuvres from Trump’s campaign fundraiser at The Montage this week ended up in a

Play video content Exclusive TMZSports.com Pete Rose belongs in the Hall of Fame ’cause he’s one of the greatest baseball players ever, and Cooperstown ain’t the morality police … so says Rudy Giuliani. TMZ Sports talked to the former NYC mayor (and Donald Trump‘s attorney) in the city on Sunday … and asked him about