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There is "unusual and compelling urgency" for the United States government to hire security companies to protect U.S. personnel working at our embassy in Mexico City.

The State Dept. has put out a solicitation for bids from companies that can thwart terrorist and other violent attacks.

The State Dept. currently uses a company called Inter-Con, but that contract expired on December 31, 2016. There's a 3 month grace period where the company will continue to work, but now the bid is out for a new contract.

According to federal documents, the basis for hiring a security team without a long bidding process is when there is "unusual and compelling urgency."

According to the docs, a security team is essential ... "A break in security operations could cripple mission operations, jeopardizing the mission and possibly lives of mission personnel."

"The Wall" host Chris Hardwick repeatedly points out that the Wall giveth and taketh away ... and it was a huge giver on Tuesday night.

A lucky couple was down to $109 before they answered a question correctly that gave them 3 balls to drop ... and one of them landed in the million dollar slot. When it was all said and done, they walked away with $1,100,098 for their family.

The guys from Migos have a message for Lady Gaga -- PUT US IN THE SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW!!!

They've got the #1 song in the country and a Change.org petition with 60,000 signatures trying to get them in the show ... so, we asked Quavo, Takeoff and Offset straight-up if there are secret plans in the works.

They didn't exactly say "no" during an appearance on the "TMZ Sports" TV show (airs on FS1).

They DID flash two MASSIVE stacks of cash -- $100,000 each -- and say they plan on making it thunderstorm all over Houston when they show up for the Super Bowl festivities this week.

Kellyanne Conway coined the now-famous phrase "alternative facts" ... and there's been a rush to cash in on her snafu.

At least 8 people have filed legal docs seeking ownership of 'AF' merchandise -- from normal stuff like clothing and bumper stickers to masquerade costumes and masks.

It doesn't stop there -- one aspiring entrepreneur hopes to brew up some "Alternative Facts" beer, while another dreams of creating an "Alternative Facts" live news program related to politics ... which might be a little on the nose.

President Trump has said his priority is creating American jobs ... and it looks like his counselor has already fueled the market.

Kristin Davis couldn't hold back tears while discussing potential fallout for refugees in the wake of President Trump's immigration ban.

Davis is a Global Ambassador for Oxfam and works with refugees, mainly in Africa. She broke down when we asked what people overseas think about the shift in America's policy on refugees.

The "Sex and the City" star firmly believes the American dream is dying for millions of people around the world. It's clearly hitting her hard.

Donald Trump's pick for U.S. Supreme Court has never squarely ruled on abortion, but he's left clues.

Neil Gorsuch, a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals, wrote a book called "The Future of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia," and said, "All human beings are intrinsically valuable and the intentional taking of human life by private persons is always wrong."

Judge Gorsuch also wrote an opinion siding with religious organizations that didn't want to provide contraception under Obamacare, ruling that forcing religious organizations to participate would be "gravely wrong."

The 49-year-old judge has criticized the use of courtroom as a place to change social policy, calling it "bad for the country and bad for the judiciary." He's an originalist, just like the justice he has been named to replace -- Antonin Scalia -- meaning he believes the Constitution should be interpreted exactly as the Founding Fathers wanted.

Short story ... super conservative.

FUN FACT: Gorsuch's mom, Anne Gorsuch, was the first female Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Scott Disick has a revolving door policy when it comes to models hanging poolside ... but one thing they're all down to do is show off their asses.

Scott cozied up to a blonde Tuesday at the Setai Hotel, the day after he was chilling in exact same spot with a different woman.

We broke the story ... Scott's fling with model J Lynne was temporary -- as in 24 hours. With his one-and-done policy in place ... expect to see a new face butt next to him tomorrow.

Former Prez Obama lost his title, but his swag is fully intact ... which is obvious from these pics we got of him still kicking it in the Caribbean.

Barack and Michelle were spotted Tuesday on one of the British Virgin Islands with their pal, Sir Richard Branson. The former First Couple touched down on Branson's nearby Necker Island just over a week ago.

Nothing about them seems like they're in a hurry to get back to the States and the chaos that's erupted since Prez Trump enacted the "Muslim ban."

Bethenny Frankel now has a powerful weapon in her arsenal in her post-divorce war ... there's a restraining order against ex-hubby Jason Hoppy.

The order was issued in conjunction with Hoppy's arrest Friday for stalking and harassment. He confronted Bethenny at their child's school, allegedly saying, "I will destroy you."

We've learned the restraining order requires Hoppy to stay clear of Bethenny's home, Bethenny's school, and place of business.

The order also requires Jason to stay radio silent ... no communication with Bethenny.

The only exception for Hoppy is if a judge allows him access at the various locations to facilitate the custody arrangement.

There's one kind of vague part of the order ... Jason is not permitted to have any "third party contact." Although the order does not specify the identity of third parties, it's safe to assume it includes Bethenny's boyfriend, Dennis Shields, who was with Bethenny when Jason got arrested.

Donald Trump is America's most courageous president ever ... or at least Akon thinks he could be, despite his controversial immigration policy.

Akon, who is Muslim, actually defended Prez Trump's actions since taking office, which was kinda surprising.

Scott Disick's Miami mystery girl is a hot model he casually met and "hung out" with for the day ... at least that's what she's telling friends.

The cheeky chick is Jessica Harris -- professionally known as J Lynne -- a Next model from Philly who recently moved to Florida.

Seems like The Lord just wanted some beachside strange.

Jason Hoppy screamed, "I will destroy you" at Bethenny Frankel outside their daughter's school ... prompting NYPD to bust him for harassing and stalking her.

Bethenny's ex allegedly went off on her earlier this month at 6-year-old Bryn's school in Manhattan. According to police, Bethenny reported the incident on January 17 ... and also told police Hoppy was bombarding her with hundreds of abusive emails, phone and FaceTime calls.

According to the complaint ... Hoppy approached Bethenny and her boyfriend that morning and said, "There's nothing you can do to stop me. You'll be sorry. You've been warned ... she's pure evil."

Cops arrested him Friday afternoon at his NYC apartment.

According to the NYPost, she said Hoppy has been on the warpath since November.

Demi Lovato just got a taste of living in the Hollywood Hills -- a bad taste -- because her house is in danger of sliding down a cliff.

Demi's home got red tagged Monday night ... a house above the singer's was compromised by the storms and a mudslide cascaded into her driveway. The hillside above -- with a house attached -- could slide right into Demi's ... worst-case scenario.

Her house is in the Laurel Canyon area ... not too far from another home that caused chaos earlier this month when a portion of the foundation slid down the hill.

Demi bought the house for $8.3 million back in September and hasn't even moved in.

In case you're interested ... the house is 5,546 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths. We're guessing she might be in the market to negotiate.

Scott Disick got a better vacay offer than hanging with Kourtney and the rest of the Kardashians -- and we got some awesome shots of said better offer.

Scott popped up in Miami on Monday with a very young looking hot chick ... on the beach and in the pool at the Setai Hotel. She's cheeky, for sure.

Just a couple days ago, Scott was chilling in Costa Rica with Kourtney and their kids. He even proudly posted a pic.

But obviously, there's only so long Disick can hang in that situation -- before returning to his natural habitat.

The Lord is back ... on the prowl.