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President Donald Trump's staff apparently doesn't have to worry about breaking federal law at all ... because a new report says he's offered to pardon them en masse, repeatedly.

The Wall Street Journal released a new report Friday ... claiming POTUS has repeatedly promised top administration officials he will pardon them before he leaves office in January 2029 -- usually jokingly, like when he reportedly said recently, "I'll pardon everyone who has come within 200 feet of the Oval."

Unnamed administration officials told WSJ Trump often jokes about matters he later pursues seriously ... and the frequent references have led some to believe he might be genuinely considering the pardons. It's unclear why they'd need them.

Rep. Eric Swalwell -- who's running for Governor of California -- has been accused of sexual assault by a former staffer ... this according to a new report.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, a woman, who says she had sexual encounters with the congressman while she worked for him, claims he sexually assaulted her twice ... when she was too intoxicated to give consent.

Swalwell called the allegations "false" and threatened "legal action" in a statement on Friday, saying ... "For nearly 20 years, I have served the public — as a prosecutor and a congressman and have always protected women."

Devastating news -- acclaimed animator and producer Gary Goldman has been battling dementia for the past year, with his condition worsening ... and now a GoFundMe has been launched to help his wife cover the growing costs.

The GFM page -- started by family friend Mary Busacca -- lays out the heartbreaking reality ... the man who helped bring storybook dreams to life with films like "The Secret of NIMH", "An American Tail", "The Land Before Time" and "All Dogs Go to Heaven" is now losing his own memories.

Mary says it began with confusion while Gary was working in his home office -- his thoughts blurring, memory fading -- before doctors confirmed early-onset dementia.

She describes it as a cruel twist for someone who built entire worlds through storytelling ... now struggling to hold onto his own.

Well, this is a shocker ... TMZ has learned Ben Affleck has handed over his entire interest in the $60 million mansion he bought with then-wife Jennifer Lopez ... and we're talkin' 10s of millions of dollars!

TMZ has obtained court documents that show they modified their property settlement agreement, which shows a "transfer of property among spouses." The document isn't specific as to the exact nature of the transfer, but sources with direct knowledge tell us ... Ben GAVE Jen his entire stake in the property -- FOR FREE!!!

TMZ broke the story ... when they bought the property in May 2023, they plunked down $60,850,000 CASH. On top of that, they spent millions of dollars on improvements. They've been trying to sell the house publicly since July 2024 -- a month before Jen filed for divorce -- but so far, no takers.

They initially asked for $68M, but lowered the price to $52M back in September, still with no luck.

The Jackson family was all smiles during Friday's world premiere of "Michael" at the Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin, Germany.

Jackie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson and Jaafar Jackson posed for pics on the red carpet alongside Juliano Valdi, who plays young Michael Jackson in the biopic. MJ's nephew Jaafar -- who portrays him in the film -- rocked a red armband over his jacket, as a nod to his late uncle.

The pop icon's children, Prince and Bigi -- formerly known as "Blanket" -- were also there to celebrate their father.

Can you guess this country singer showing off more than just her vocals?!

This singer just dropped her sophomore album, "Dandelion," and recently broke Taylor Swift's record for having the longest-running Number 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 by a female country artist, with her song "Choosin' Texas."

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Drew Sidora was ordered to vacate the Georgia home she shares with her estranged husband, Ralph Pittman ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Drew must be out of the home by May 31. The judge said due to the "current financial circumstances of the parties," until Drew leaves the home, they will continue splitting the expenses.

Drew and Ralph will share joint legal custody of their kids. Ralph -- who currently lives in the basement of the home -- is allowed to go upstairs in the home to prepare the kids for school.

Natasha Lyonne's explaining exactly why she may have seemed out of it when airport authorities forced her off a recent Delta flight ... it sounds like she took a sleeping pill just a little too early.

In response to an article detailing the incident, Natasha admitted she took a Lunesta -- a prescription drug for insomnia -- to get some sleep on a Delta redeye from L.A. to New York.

Lyonne says she had to hit the ground running in the city -- she had an interview with Drew Barrymore she needed to do once she touched down -- so she popped the pill and then boarded the plane "eager for a nap."

Chris Brown and Usher are about to have fans screaming "yeah" ... because they're teaming up for a new tour!

The chart-topping singers dropped the news on social media Friday, in a flashy announcement where they zip through city streets on motorcycles ... all while feral fans are freaking out about the joint venture.

The superstars are calling it the "R&B Tour" -- a double entendre for the artists' shared music genre as well as their last names -- but there's no word yet on what the dates and venues will be.

Jessi Draper's estranged husband Jordan Ngatikaura had a bad case of a laundry launderer last year ... but cops say it's not a crime, TMZ has learned.

According to a police report obtained by TMZ, "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star told officers he hired a laundry service to wash and fold his clothes … but after the company picked up bags from his front porch, the items were never returned.

Jordan says he has doorbell video showing a worker grabbing the laundry, and even provided screenshots of text messages with the company's owner, Keith Coats. In the messages, Keith allegedly asked for the value of the missing clothes so he could reimburse him ... but after Jordan sent over the total, he says communication went radio silent.

Browning Nagle, star QB at Louisville and second round NFL Draft pick, has tragically died after a battle with colon cancer. He was 57 years old.

Nagle burst onto the scene as a star at Louisville in 1989 ... throwing 32 touchdowns and 4,653 passing yards in his two seasons as a starter.

In 1991, he was named the MVP of the Fiesta Bowl after leading his Cardinals squad to a victory over Alabama.

It's a small world ... TMZ has learned "Age of Attraction" star Derrick Fleming dated Tiffany Gomas -- yes, the one who went viral for her 2023 airplane meltdown.

Derrick tells TMZ ... they dated a bit over a year back in 2021, and she was very inspirational during that time for him ... providing support for him and his family when his father passed away.

They ended on good terms and they reconnected a few times over the years, the last of which being about a year before he was cast on "Age of Attraction."

Bill Cosby says he deserves another chance to defend himself from Donna Motsinger's allegations of rape ... partially because he says the jury awarded her way too much money.

The disgraced comedian's attorneys filed the documents in court Thursday ... asking a judge for a new trial after a jury ordered him to pay Motsinger nearly $60 million in total damages.

Cosby's team cites a variety of reasons ... including the previous judge not letting his lawyers cross-examine Motsinger for prior statements she made to the Cheltenham Police Department, and denied his lawyers the chance to present evidence of Motsinger's alleged prior drug use.

Diddy's Holmby Hills neighbors are well aware an appeals court could free him soon, and they are dreading the day.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the ritzy neighbors are buzzing ... worrying that the same chaos that led to Diddy's arrest will come back in full blossom if he's released. And it's not just cameras and reporters swarming the area that concerns them.

Our sources say Diddy's kids were throwing insanely loud parties and cops were frequent visitors as a result.

Justin Bieber just sent last-minute Coachella ticket prices surging into the thousands of dollars -- and all it took was a few last-minute TikToks of him rehearsing to spark total chaos!

Leaked clips of JB running through classics like "Sorry," "One Less Lonely Girl" and "Boyfriend" got fans spiraling, 'cause it wasn't the "Swag" set they were bracing for ... it's set to be a full nostalgia takeover, which has fans scrambling for tickets.

Sources also tell TMZ he’s been out there sound-checking all his throwback hits -- basically pulling an "Eras Tour"-style pivot à la Taylor Swift, and going all-in on the classics.

Coachella Weekend 1 is officially underway ... and celebs are already stepping out in full force, kicking things off with bold fits and major main character energy!

Check out our gallery -- Kylie Jenner looked ready to praise the desert gods on arrival ... while Andreina Santos, Jeremiah Brown, Hannah Fields, and Kendall Washington were soaking it all in, bikini-clad and clearly living their best lives.

Amelia Gray came through serving sporty street vibes -- just a preview of the fashion moments she’s about to drop all weekend.