Exclusive TMZ/Getty Composite Donald Trump and his buddy, Vladimir Putin, are leaving their mark on America’s pastime, literally … because the world leaders autographed a baseball and it’s going up for sale!!! Here’s the deal … a high-ranking Russian government official got Putin to put his John Hancock on a baseball in Russia at the

Exclusive Getty/trumppalace.com Composite One of President Trump‘s older sisters sprung a leak in her fancy NYC condo, which messed up her neighbor’s place to the tune of nearly $400k … according to a new lawsuit filed against her. Elizabeth Trump Grau has a pad in NYC’s Trump Palace, and back in March of 2017 there

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com President Trump‘s considering giving Americans up to $1,000 to help people suddenly out of work due to the coronavirus, and his main man on economics has a tip on where to spend it. We got Larry Kudlow Tuesday on Capitol Hill shortly after the announcement of those checks — part

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Sen. Marco Rubio says there’s no way the government is gonna implement martial law to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, and rumors to the contrary are extremely dangerous!!! We got the Florida Senator Monday at Reagan National Airport, and he called misinformation about soldier deployment an absolute hoax … most

Mike Huckabee has a solution for the toilet paper shortage being experienced across the country — wipe up with Mother Nature’s own stockpile … straight from the cornfield! The former Arkansas governor tweeted out the bizarre advice, saying people should simply turn to the crafty crop for their bathroom needs. He wrote, “Those of us

Exclusive President Trump is getting chewed out by the deaf community, which feels it’s getting screwed out of critical info during his daily coronavirus briefings. Americans stuck at home are relying on the White House for the latest COVID-19 info, but when the Prez holds court with his cabinet members and Dr. Anthony Fauci, one

Play video content Breaking News FOX Get ready to settle in, because the coronavirus quarantine will probably last into June … this according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin. Mnuchin appeared on Fox Sunday and said he expects the outbreak to last 10 to 12 weeks. For 80 million Americans — and the number will

Play video content Exclusive FOX President Trump said it’d be a good idea for hotels to start closing their doors — including his own — but the fact is … Trump Hotels in America are by and large open for business. 45 was asked about how the shutdowns and closures sweeping the nation’s businesses might

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 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 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 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

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

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

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.