TMZ Enters Political Arena, Targets Congressional Recess Amid DHS Shutdown
TMZ, a well-known gossip website, has recently expanded its focus to include political reporting in Washington, D.C. The outlet has been actively covering the activities of Congress members during a two-week recess, which coincided with a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). TMZ's approach has been to highlight the perceived leisure activities of politicians during this period, such as a report on Senator Lindsey Graham's visit to Disney World. The website's coverage has sparked interest and follow-up from other media outlets, including CNN and The Hill. TMZ's reporting style, which often involves direct and sometimes confrontational questioning, has brought attention to the amount of time Congress members spend away from Capitol Hill, a topic that may not be new to insiders but is being presented to the general public in a fresh light. 
