Ex-Olympian David Hearn says President Trump's big mouth makes him wary of Jeanine Pirrodismissing his Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism case but keeping open the possibility of bringing it again ... he says it needs to go away for good, because he doesn't trust Trump to snuff out the witch hunt torches.
In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Hearn says the case against him has always been political and devoid of any strong facts ... and he says Trump is doing little to lower the temperature.
After Pirro moved to drop the charges, Trump said she "choked" under pressure ... and he continues to bang the drum that the Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals, not shoddy installation -- as Pirro said in her papers.
Ted Cruz says Caitlin Clark is under no obligation to jump into the transgender athlete debate ... but he was more than happy to take his shot -- including one aimed at TMZ DC.
Charlie got the Senator from Texas on Capitol Hill Tuesday and asked whether Caitlin should take a stand after Megyn Kelly called the WNBA star a "coward" for not picking sides after her teammate said young girls in sports shouldn't have to compete against biological men.
Cruz first praised Caitlin as "a hell of a ball player" ... then said athletes shouldn't be required to weigh in on every hot-button topic.
As for his own view, Cruz didn't hold back ... arguing it's unfair for transgender women to compete against biological women -- and challenging Charlie by asking whether it would be fair to let LeBron James play in the WNBA ... then asking if he knew the difference between boys and girls.
Sen. Bernie Morenois taking a flamethrower to his ex-son-in-law Rep. Max Miller... accusing the congressman of putting their family through the "seventh level of hell" amid his bitter divorce and custody battle with Moreno's daughter, Emily.
The family feud exploded into public view Sunday when Miller released a video denying Emily's abuse allegations and claiming she has "significant mental health challenges." Moreno fired back in a blistering statement calling Miller "a danger" to Emily and saying he should not serve in Congress.
Moreno doubled down -- and then some -- when Jacobapproached him Tuesday on Capitol Hill ... dismissing Miller's remarks as the "ramblings of madmen."
Ok, maybe we crossed the line Thursday in DC, but hear us out ... BDE is a thing that's been missing from the Democratic Party for a while, but maybe it's back!
Charlie ran into Senator Jon Ossoff as he was about to board an elevator, so he only had one shot at a quick question and a short answer. Well, Charlie delivered big time.
Why not ask the Senator from Georgia if he has BDE? Fact is, he does. As for how that sat with the Senator, well, he understood what Charlie was saying, judging by his smirk.
Although the 39-year-old didn't embrace his new moniker, he tipped his hat to Charlie by essentially saying only an Aussie would have the balls to ask that.
Sam Altman says artificial intelligence probably won't kill us all ... so you can stop being polite to ChatGPT ... but he's not entire ruling out the worst-case scenario.
Charliegot the OpenAI CEO on Capitol Hill Thursday and asked him point-blank ... what percentage chance there is that A.I. wipes out humanity?!?
Sam says the odds are "very low," but wouldn't put a specific number on it ... or even a range.
Dr. Anthony Fauci isn't being railroaded like alleged Communist sympathizers during the Joe McCarthy era ... so says Rep. Nancy Mace.
The Congresswoman from South Carolina joined us on "TMZ Live" Thursday to discuss the ongoing hearings ... and she pushed back on Harvey Levin's argument that this is just Red Scare McCarthyism 2.0.
Rep. Mace strongly disagrees ... saying Senator McCarthy targeted innocent people in different groups to destroy them -- whereas Congress is investigating a man who really did some serious damage.
Sen. Bernie Sandershas some beef with RFK Jr.'s advice for Americans feeling squeezed by soaring meat prices ... saying many families can't even afford the basics, let alone steak.
Charlie caught up with the Senator from Vermont Thursday on Capitol Hill and asked about President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary suggesting families buy liver or cheaper cuts due to the rising cost of beef.
Hunter Biden and the rapper YG have something in common ... they're not afraid to yell "F*** Donald Trump" at the top of their lungs!
Joe Biden's son appeared on Barstool's "Macrodosing" podcastin an episode published late Wednesday night ... and he made it clear there's no love lost for Trump or any of his descendants.
7:46 AM PT ... Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the newylweds had dinner at Spago and got married at the Terrazza di Sogno in The Bellagio.
During the ceremony, Marjorie walked out to the song, "Ordinary," by Alex Warren and two other tunes played while the fountains went off behind them. Those songs were "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran and "Fly Me The Moon" by Frank Sinatra," which closed out the ceremony.
The couple also enjoyed playing craps, roulette, and the slots with family and guests staying at the Bellagio.
That's right ... the former Georgia congresswoman tied the knot with Glenn in Sin City on Tuesday -- and we got photos of the newlyweds wearing their wedding gown and tux.
Check 'em out ... Marjorie and Brian look happier than clams as they stroll -- hand-in-hand -- through the famed Bellagio Hotel to hit the craps table.
Sen. Mark Kelly says President Trump doesn't care about making Americans' lives better ... because all Trump cares about is "bull**** and corruption."
Charlie got the Senator from Arizona Tuesday in D.C. and asked if a Democratic prez would have the gumption to dismantle pieces of Trump's legacy ... like his plans for a White House ballroom and an arch.
Kelly says the next Dem who wins the presidency will be focused on improving our country ... not obsessing over "bull**** and corruption."
Lindsey Graham's funeral just wrapped in Washington ... and politicians from both parties gathered in the nation's capital to say goodbye to the longtime South Carolina senator.
President Trump delivered remarks during the funeral at Washington National Cathedral. He recalled his rocky start with Graham ... joking that leaking the senator's personal cell number during the 2016 campaign somehow became "the beginning of a friendship."
Ben McKenzie could be headed from "The O.C." to D.C. ... if the crypto bros keep pissing him off and he decides to run for political office.
Our intrepid producer Charliegot the 'O.C.' star Monday on Capitol Hill, where the actor was testifying against the CLARITY Act ... but the real campaign tease came when Charlie asked if all these Washington trips might lead to a new career in politics.
While Ben tells us he hopes it doesn't come to that, he doesn't exactly slam the door shut ... adding, "If I get so mad, I might do it."
Kaitlan Collins is still in a back-and-forth with President Trump, telling Jon Stewart she wasn't surprised at all the commander-in-chief insulted her during his speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner because he does it all the time.
The CNN host of "The Source With Kaitlan Collins" sat down with Stewart on Monday's episode of "The Daily Show," revealing that the president "pretty regularly" insults her inside the Oval Office, so it was no biggie that he did it at the WHCD last Friday. She said the only difference this time was that it was a larger venue.
She also said Trump was just pissed she won an award for her tough-as-nails reporting about him, which is why he likened her to trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney during his WHCD speech. Trump also said Kaitlan never smiles despite being young and attractive, and she works for "CNN fake news."
Jimothyhas friends in high places ... two members of Congress are demanding Seattle protect its viral raccoon "at all costs."
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TMZ obtained an exclusive letter from Reps. Anna Paulina Lunaand Tim Burchett to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson -- warning Jimothy's newfound fame could attract people looking to harm him or disrupt his daily raccoon business.
Their solution: put City Hall on raccoon patrol.
The lawmakers want him enrolled in community carnivore monitoring initiatives ... including sighting-report platforms and databases tracking his movements, well-being and "general mischief."
President Donald Trump sent some love to Fox News reporter Peter Doocy as he joked during his White House Correspondents' Dinner speech Friday night, but Peter didn't get the chance to answer a question the Prez asked him .... until now.
Check it out ... TMZ D.C.'s Charlie Cotton caught up with the senior White House correspondent after the dinner and brought up Trump calling him out during his speech. Charlie pointed to the moment Trump asked PD who the "most transparent president ever" is.
During the dinner, Peter asked Trump if he should stand up to answer the question, but the moment fell flat because Peter didn't have access to a microphone. No one would've heard his response.
Well, TMZ DC to the rescue ... 'cause Charlie had a mic ready for Doocy's witty response -- and, while he didn't answer it squarely, Peter sarcastically harkened back to the moment a different prez called him "stupid," but with more colorful language.
LeBron James is now a Philadelphia 76er ... but President Donald Trump believes he's "maybe" more of a racist.
The Commander in Chief made the shocking claim about the face of the NBA right from the Oval Office on Friday ... when well-known White House reporter Peter Doocy asked for his stance on the greatest G.O.A.T. debate in sports -- Michael Jordan or LeBron James??
Trump's answer had nothing to do with rings, points, or even talent for that matter ... but one thing in particular that doesn't show up on any box score -- friendship.
"Well, Michael Jordan's a guy that's a friend of mine. Play golf with him. He's a really good guy."
