Bill Maher Screw 'Y.M.C.A.,' Dylan's Got Our Anthem ... Everything IS Broken!!!

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No use jivin’, no use jokin’

President Donald Trump might wanna sit down for this news, but "Y.M.C.A." is not America's unofficial anthem -- not according to Bill Maher, who says Bob Dylan's got the perfect tune for our times.

Like a lot of people, Bill's feeling pretty salty about nearly everything these days, and he unloaded on Friday night's episode of 'Real Time' ... using Dylan's 1989 track, "Everything Is Broken" as a great American metaphor.

Government, health care, education, immigration, media, race relations -- take your pick, 'cause Bill says none of it's working!

Trump Admin on Selena Gomez You Didn't Cry Over These Girls!!!

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MOMS RESPOND

President Donald Trump's administration is directly calling out Selena Gomez for her tearful reaction to the recent mass ICE arrests ... accusing the starlet of having little empathy for those "murdered by illegal aliens."

The White House formally uploaded a video to Instagram and other social sites on Friday evening, where they highlighted 3 separate cases where women were allegedly killed by undocumented individuals.

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The captions added ... "Kayla Hamilton, Jocelyn Nungaray, and Rachel Morin were murdered by illegal aliens. Their courageous mothers had something to say to @SelenaGomez and those who oppose securing our borders."

Kamala Harris, Doug Emhoff Make Surprise Appearance At FireAid ... Fans Go Wild!!!

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HARRIS IN THE HOUSE!!!

Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance with her husband Doug Emhoff at one of L.A.'s FireAid concerts Thursday night -- and the crowd went absolutely wild for the couple.

Check out video obtained by TMZ ... the former VP and the Second Gentleman made their big splash while attending the event at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

Kamala and Doug were all smiles standing side by side and waving at fans who shot cell phone footage of them. The two got to enjoy performances from Billie Eilish, Earth Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Sting and more.

The Game Hey Trump, Eaton Fire Was Bad Too ... Not Just the Palisades!!!

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The Game is calling out Donald Trump ... he says the president needs to visit the site of the Eaton wildfire and talk to victims in Altadena who lost everything.

The Compton rapper tells TMZ Hip Hop ... folks who saw their homes and livelihoods destroyed in the Eaton Fire deserve as much attention and help as those over in the Pacific Palisades.

Trump visited the site of the Palisades Fire last week, but he didn't come see the damage in Altadena ... and that doesn't sit right with The Game.

RFK JR. on McDonald's I'm Not Lovin' It, But Trump Does ... It Won't Be Taken Away!!!

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may want to "Make America Healthy Again" ... but not so much so that he pisses off his potential new boss, President Donald Trump.

President Trump's nominee for United States Secretary of Health and Human Services made this very point during his first confirmation hearing Wednesday, where he assured senators he has no plans to ban beloved products like McDonald's cheeseburgers, Diet Cokes or Hostess snacks ... especially since 47 is such a huge fan of 'em.

He testified ... "I don't want to take food away from anybody. If you like a cheeseburger, a McDonald's cheeseburger, a Diet Coke, which my boss loves, you should be able to get them."

Sophia Bush Calls Out Musk for Fascism Jokes ... 'If It Talks Like a Nazi'

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Sophia Bush believes the public should be seriously concerned about President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's recent actions ... even comparing the Tesla CEO to a Nazi in new social media posts.

The "One Tree Hill" alum recently posted to her Instagram Stories, where she put Musk on blast for his gesture at the inauguration last week ... which was reminiscent of one used by Adolf Hitler and the German Nazi Party in World War II.

She shared an Instagram post criticizing Musk's decision to turn his controversial gesture into a joke and added ... "If it walks like Nazi, talks like a Nazi, and throws HHs like a Nazi ... it's a Nazi."

Trump White House Shoots Down 'Mystery Drones' Theories

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Today, in the first official press conference held by the new Donald Trump administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed new details about the mysterious drones everyone was worried about in December ... shooting down some of the more sensational theories.

Citing Trump directly, Leavitt said ... "The drones that were flying over New Jersey in large numbers were authorized to be flown by the FAA for research and various other reasons. Many of these drones were also hobbyists, recreational, and private individuals that enjoy flying drones. In time, it got worse due to curiosity. This was not the enemy."

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ANSWERS NEEDED

Tuesday's official statement from the president is a sharp contrast to a Truth Social post he wrote back in December -- "Mystery Drone sightings all over the Country. Can this really be happening without our government’s knowledge. I don’t think so! Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them down!!!"

Lady Gaga The Fight Is Not Over for LGBTQ+ Community!!! Doubles Down on Support Amid Trump Admin

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Lady Gaga is not backing down from her crusade for the LGBTQ+ community, as many members foresee a grim outlook with the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

Mother Monster -- as fans call her -- promises to be there for the community as she acknowledges the 2024 presidential election was "devastating" for so many. She promises in a new Elle interview ... "We're not going down without a fight. We will stick together. It's going to be hard but I'm up for it. We're up for it."

Gaga says she plans to support the LGBTQ+ community in small but impactful ways, which means reaching out to her loved ones feeling threatened by the current administration and being generally available for them. She explained ... "Yes, I'm devastated, but what does it mean for me versus someone else?"

Al Sharpton I'm Supporting DEI With 'Buy-Cotts'!!!

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FIGHTING BACK WITH OUR WALLETS

Al Sharpton says DEI practices are a must for companies and he's got a plan to support those who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion ... by buying their products.

Reverend Al joined us on "TMZ Live" Monday and we asked him about President Trump cracking down on government DEI initiatives and pressuring private companies to follow suit.

Sharpton says he's going to organize a boycott for companies that do away with DEI -- but in the interim he's organizing "buy-cotts" to show appreciation for businesses that hold firm.

Selena Gomez Sobs Over Mass Immigration Raids ... 'All My People Are Getting Attacked'

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1:24 PM PT -- Trump Administration Border Czar Tom Homan responded to Selena's post during an appearance on Fox News Monday morning, disputing any families were arrested, saying public safety and national security threats were targeted  ... and he urged critics who don't like the increased enforcement to "go to Congress and change the law."

Selena Gomez has issued a tearful apology to her "people" ... after the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency arrested nearly 1,000 migrants in one day following Donald Trump's return to office.

The pop star posted to her Instagram Stories early Monday morning, where she openly sobbed while reflecting on the recent arrests. Benny Blanco's fiancée noted how "sorry" she was over the news and declared her people were "getting attacked."

Selena appeared most rattled about "the children" being taken in raids ... a clear reference to the president's recent authorization allowing ICE to target schools and churches moving forward.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Hamilton Gets Trump'd!!! 'I'm in My King Era'

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Lin-Manuel Miranda's gonna need a rewrite on his smash hit musical "Hamilton" if President Trump gets his way ... or, at least, that's the 'SNL' take on the first week of his 2nd term.

The every-award-winning play and filmmaker made a guest appearance for the 'SNL' cold open, but just 30 seconds into his bit, he gets cut off by Trump -- played by James Austin Johnson. Lin-Manuel sings, "In America we will never have a king," perfectly teeing up Trump's line ... "Never say never. I'm in my king era."

'SNL's Trump says he's building a new America just like the founding fathers did -- "very whitely," and touts the death of DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) initiatives.

Donald Trump From Wildfires to a Wild City ... Heads to Vegas After Short L.A. Trip

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Donald Trump's going from wildfires to wild winnings ... 'cause he's already traded in L.A. for L.V. -- stopping for a speech at a popular Las Vegas casino.

The POTUS hit up Circa in downtown Vegas Saturday for a speaking engagement ... and, he even stopped on the casino floor -- waving to a crowd of cheering gamblers who chanted "U.S.A." for the newly minted 47th president.

Check out the clip ... tons of smiling workers want to shake DJT's hand -- and, the Secret Service does an admirable job keeping the crowd from closing in on DJT.

Donald Trump Florida Man's 'Violent Threats' to President on FB Result in Arrest

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A Florida man is now behind bars after he allegedly made "violent threats" to President Donald Trump via Facebook.

Shannon Depararro Atkins was apprehended Friday night during a traffic stop, per police ... following an investigation that began days prior.

West Palm Beach Police Chief Tony Araujo spoke to the media Saturday ... saying after they spoke to Atkins, he allegedly admitted to making a series of posts about Trump -- claiming they were just jokes.

Donald Trump I Hate Newsom, But I'm Playing Nice ... Shakes Gov's Hand After Landing in L.A.

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Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom won't be going on vacation or downing a couple beers together anytime soon ... but, the two men are staying cordial while POTUS is in L.A. -- at least for now.

The 47th President of the United States touched down at LAX Friday afternoon to assess the damage caused by the devastating wildfires in the region ... and, the Governor of California was at the airport to meet him.

Check out the clip ... the two bitter rivals shake hands and seem to put their issues aside for a friendly conversation on the tarmac. The two politicians exchange a few brief words which appear to be genial and warm, as they engage in a tug-of-war handshake back and forth.

Sirhan Sirhan I WANT TO SEE RFK ASSASSINATION FILES ... Others Involved?!?

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Sirhan Sirhan, the man who assassinated Robert F. Kennedy, is eager to see the government's classified files on RFK's assassination ... he's searching for an answer to a question he's always wondered -- was anyone else involved???

Sirhan's attorney, Angela Berry, tells TMZ ... they hope the FBI files President Trump just ordered to be released will finally paint a full picture of what happened that fateful day in 1968 when RFK was shot dead while running for president.

Angela tells us Sirhan's legal team has gotten some FBI files over the years, but they were redacted ... and they're hoping Trump's action opens the floodgates for the whole truth to come out.

L.A.'s Holocaust Museum Antisemitic Graffiti on Sidewalk ... 'F*** the Six Million Jews!!!'

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An outrageous display of antisemitism is scrawled virtually on the doorstep of L.A.'s Holocaust Museum -- freshly scrawled graffiti to button up a week when Elon Musk's controversial Inauguration Day salute is still sparking heated debate.

A sidewalk in L.A.'s Pan Pacific Park, steps away from Holocaust Museum LA, was tagged Thursday night or Friday morning with a hateful message directly referencing the millions of Jewish people murdered during World War II.

The graffiti reads, "F*** the six million Jews who were not trusted and killed 100 years ago so that L.A. law enforcement can spit on their graves."