Politics

Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union who was largely responsible for ending the Cold War, has died. Gorbachev was General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1985 – 1991. His title changed to President in 1990. He was initially a Marxist-Leninist, but eventually realized his country needed to

Play video content TMZ.com Andre Rush‘s been a White House chef and successful author, but now he’s dedicating himself to connecting with fellow veterans to reduce that community’s alarming suicide rate. Andre joined us Tuesday on “TMZ Live” to talk about his work with the BourBiz Network … a nonprofit that aims to help military

Joe Rogan says VP Kamala Harris is a hypocrite for advocating on behalf of Brittney Griner — who remains in jail in Russia on drug charges — when she’s prosecuted people for non-violent drug offenses as Attorney General of California. Rogan made the remarks during his 3-hour sitdown convo with Aaron Rodgers on his ‘JRE’

Play video content TMZ.com Pete Buttigieg feels people’s pain when their flights get canceled last-minute … and his team at the Department of Transportation wants people to know they’re entitled to some serious green during those annoying situations. The Transportation Secretary joined us on “TMZ Live” to chat about the DOT’s new system, which is

Play video content VERDICT WITH TED CRUZ President Joe Biden canceling student debt could win him and other Dems votes in November and beyond — something Senator Ted Cruz is well aware of … in hilarious terms. The legislator from Texas was firing away on his podcast, “The Verdict with Ted Cruz,” over JB’s decision

Donald Trump Jr. made a dick joke to show his disdain for the redacted FBI affidavit that triggered the search of Mar-a-Lago, but he seems to be saying in the process he doesn’t care if national secrets or the lives of people mentioned in the redactions are compromised. Junior posted a pic of his dad

The Justice Department just released a redacted version of the Donald Trump Mar-a-Lago search warrant affidavit in which it claimed to have probable cause to search the estate and seize classified information that the former President allegedly unlawfully maintained. According to the affidavit, the FBI believed it had probable cause based on documents Trump had

Play video content TMZ.com President Biden‘s move to let millions of Americans off the hook for student loan debt is certainly drawing some controversy — but a key cabinet member says it’s more positive than not. U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona joined us on “TMZ Live” right on the heels of his boss’s

Dennis Rodman won’t be getting involved in the Brittney Griner case after all — the Hall of Famer has reportedly decided not to travel to Russia … after the U.S. government strongly advised against his plans. TMZ.com Dennis Rodman Says He’s Going to Russia to Help Free Brittney Griner Rodman claimed earlier this week he

Play video content TMZ.com With the signature of Gov. Gavin Newsom, the state of California is set to pass an unprecedented rap lyrics bill that will block prosecutors from using artists’ work as circumstantial evidence. Strange Music rapper X-Raided knows firsthand how bill AB-2799 could’ve changed his life — he spent 26 years in prison

Paul Pelosi‘s vehicle, which he was driving during his May DUI crash, is set to go to the highest bidder at an upcoming auction. According to the listing on Copart.com, there’s no date set for the auction yet … but the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S has a retail value of $168,576 — of course,

Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin has proved she can have the time of her life AND stay clean — because her drug test has come back negative. Play video content 8/18/22 The 36-year-old PM’s office revealed the results of her test Monday … confirming there were no traces of narcotics found in her system. Play

Play video content Archetypes/Spotify Meghan Markle is recalling a horrifying incident … where she learned baby Archie’s nursery caught fire while they were away. The Duchess of Sussex opened up about the incident for the first time on the premiere of her podcast, “Archetypes” — telling Serena Williams in 2019 that her son was 4

Play video content UPDATE 2:42 PM PT — Paul Pelosi was dead set on performing field sobriety tests as long as it meant he didn’t have to do the big one … a breathalyzer. UPDATE TMZ has obtained dashcam video that shows what PP was put through after his car crash, and it looks like

Nancy Pelosi‘s husband, Paul, just pled guilty to a DUI charge stemming from his May car accident and arrest. According to court records, obtained by TMZ, Pelosi pled guilty to one count of DUI. He was sentenced to three years probation and 5 days of jail time, with credit for time served. As part of

Dr. Anthony Fauci is set to retire from his position as one of the country’s top Docs … but will see his duties through ’til the end of the year. The director of the NIAID broke the news Monday with a lengthy statement. He says, in part, “I am announcing today that I will be

Play video content TMZ.com Even politicians have to get away every once in a while … and Vice President Kamala Harris took advantage of her Hawaiian vacay by going on a hike — with protection right behind her, of course. Eyewitnesses tell TMZ … the VP hit up Haena State Park this week on the

Dennis Rodman says he’s going to put his dictator diplomacy to good use soon in an attempt to free Brittney Griner, who’s currently jailed in Russia. The ex-NBA star told NBC News this weekend that he’s planning on jetting off this week, adding that he got “permission” to head over there and “help that girl”