Hollywood celebrity tabloid begins covering National Assembly members, gets "hit" on the very first day... Warning issued.

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TMZ, from Hollywood to the National Assembly…Lawmaker caught visiting Disney World during shutdown, Congress in uproar

TMZ, the largest gossip outlet in the United States known for its Hollywood paparazzi, has established a dedicated reporting team in Washington, D.C., and launched full-scale political coverage. Instead of celebrities, the outlet is now chasing lawmakers with cameras.

TMZ announced on the 13th (local time) via its official website that "the TMZDC team will begin operations today." Three producers—Jackson Burhaye, Jacob Werman, and Charlie Cotton—will be dedicated to covering Congress. TMZ founder Harvey Levin stated, "If 535Myeong Ui (Rep.) think they can hide from reporters, they are mistaken," adding, "We will show the public how they feel about them."

Disney World Under Shutdown·Scotland·Las Vegas…Lawmakers 'Caught One After Another'

The catalyst for the launch of TMZDC was the ongoing budget shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Since the 14th, with no agreement reached on the DHS budget, tens of thousands of federal employees have continued working without pay. Following reports that Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers were utilizing food banks, TMZ began tracking the whereabouts of lawmakers.

During the shutdown, a photo surfaced of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham playing with an "The Little Mermaid" themed bubble wand at Disney World, sparking a fierce backlash. Additionally, images were captured of more than 30 members of Congress sightseeing at Edinburgh Castle in Scotland at taxpayers' expense. Senator Ted Cruz was photographed enjoying a vacation in Florida, while Democratic Representative Robert Garcia was caught on camera at a Las Vegas casino. TMZ targeted both the Republican and Democratic parties, stating, "The problem is that neither side has been able to compromise."

Democratic Party aides "banned from individual contact"

On the 13th, the first video from TMZDC was released. A team member approached Senator Ted Cruz and persistently asked, "Who are you on: Trump or Pope Leo XIV?" but Cruz ultimately evaded the question. TMZ's explanation that "no matter how differently it was asked, he refused to say whether he was on Team Trump or Team Pope" became a topic of discussion.

More than 250 aides to the Democratic Party are reportedly sharing a directive via a Signal group chat to avoid individual contact with TMZ and are preparing a response manual. The Washington Magazine commented, "TMZ could unleash a Watergate-level scandal at any time. Regardless, it is turning the entire Congress into reality show participants."

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