A popular motivational speaker desperately wants the right to use the n-word freely, and he made a bizarre plea to do so while hosting his Internet show.

Grant Cardone — a best-selling author with 1.1 million Facebook followers — was in the middle of interviewing entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David a couple weeks ago. The conversation shifted to Miami’s diversity when, out of nowhere, Grant straight-up said he wants a stamp of approval to use the n-word.

Important to note, Cardone wasn’t following in Bill Maher’s footsteps … this aired before Maher’s ill-fated slavery remark.

We’ve reached out to Cardone’s camp, so far no word back.

Breaking News

U.S. Senators just collectively stiff-armed the media — banning all recorded interviews in the hallways of the Capitol … unless reporters get special permission.

The new rule essentially allows the Senate to cherry-pick who they talk to and where. It also means our guy in D.C. won’t be getting candid moments with YOUR elected officials.

No more Sen. Burr boasting about his committee’s TV ratings … or Sen. Graham advising President Trump on his golf game … or Sen. McCain pouring his heart out to Ashton Kutcher.

Hallway interviews will still be allowed if approved by the Senate Rules Committee, the Senate Sergeant At Arms or the Senate Radio and TV Committee.

Translation: more red tape and more booooring.

Kanye probably put it best …

President Trump‘s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was defaced with a slew of stickers during Sunday’s Resist March.

Protesters covered Trump’s oft-vandalized star with #resist stickers that target misogyny, transphobia, corruption, homophobia, xenophobia … to name just a few.

The President’s star is keeping cleanup crews busy. This will probably be the easiest repair job for them though. As we’ve reported … the star’s previously been obliterated with a pickax, had a mini-wall built around it and … had a golden toilet placed on it.

That one takes the creative crown.

EXCLUSIVE

Dean Cain is still upset about Colin Kaepernick‘s national anthem protest — telling TMZ Sports, “I know a lot of people who fought and died for that flag. I would never disrespect it like that.”

We got Superman out in Malibu, and asked the ex-NFL player (it’s true, look it up) if he thinks Kaep will ever land a team, given that Seattle — where some thought he had his best shot — passed.

That’s when Cain opened up … saying he didn’t like the protest one bit — and it seems pretty obvious it changed his opinion of the QB. 

Of course, this is the very issue some people think is keeping NFL teams from signing Kaep — fans are still ticked. 

That said, Cain still believes Kaep will get a job in 2017 … but he might not be on a roster opening day.

Donald Trump‘s White House is now complete with 1 First Lady and 1 First Kid … Melania and Barron Trump have officially moved in.

President Trump touched down in D.C. Sunday evening with his wife and 11-year-old son, along with Melania’s parents. Barron was rocking a shirt that proved he was a pro at this sort of thing.

As we reported … Melania and Barron’s move to D.C. has been scheduled since at least March, if not earlier. The Trumps were simply waiting for Barron to finish his 5th grade year in New York before heading south. Now, he’ll be attending St. Andrew’s Episcopal as an incoming 6th grader … where sports will play a big role in his curriculum. 

Melania tweeted from inside the White House Sunday. Looks like she’s getting comfy in her new digs already. 

Looking forward to the memories we’ll make in our new home! #Movingday pic.twitter.com/R5DtdV1Hnv

— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) June 12, 2017

#HomeSweetHome

President Trump interrupted his golf weekend to surprise a bride and groom who tied the knot at his club.

The wedding was thrown at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster Township in New Jersey.  

Trump’s been a fixture at the club over the years and has marketed wedding crashing in his brochures, saying, “If he (Trump) is on-site for your big day, he will likely stop in & congratulate the happy couple. He may take some photos with you, but we ask you and your guests to be respectful of his time and privacy.”

Well, he delivered.

EXCLUSIVE

James Comey can make a fortune yakking in front of crowds, but he could make more if he didn’t piss off conservatives.

We’ve spoken with a number of people who run celebrity speaker companies, and they all say Comey could pull between $75,000 and $100,000 a speech … at least in the short term.

To put this in context, the people who run these services say $75k – $100k is top of the heap in terms of money, with the exception of an exclusive club — the POTUS club.

We’re told Barack Obama broke all records recently with a $400,000 gig. We’re told Bill Clinton pulls between $200k – $250k a speech.

We’re told conservative groups typically pay more than liberal orgs, and Comey is now at loggerheads with folks on the right, so those groups won’t pay a premium and the folks we spoke with say that also makes Comey’s shelf life as a speaker shorter.

Breaking News

President Trump and James Comey‘s blood feud is just getting started, because POTUS says he’s willing to shoot down the ex-FBI Director’s testimony … under oath.

The Prez held a news conference in the Rose Garden and, naturally, got peppered with questions about Comey. He insisted he NEVER demanded a loyalty oath from Comey … and even further said, “Who would do that? I hardly know the man.”

He also insinuated there very well might be recordings of his and Comey’s convos … and he might be willing to let them go public.