From TMZ to Trump, Pressure Grows to Bring Congress Back During Partial Shutdown

Democrats not seeing political reversal from shutdown: Byron York

Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York argued that Democrats may not suffer substantially in the midterm elections despite criticism that they were responsible for the government shutdown. “It seems that they have not suffered a lot of political reversals because of this, even though you had millions of people greatly inconvenienced and suffering at the airports,” York said on Fox Business’s Kudlow on Tuesday. York said his…

Exclusive: Lawmakers get TMZ treatment during DHS shutdown

The ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown is putting a harsh spotlight on lawmakers’ travel over Easter recess. TMZ’s open call for evidence of politicians vacationing has landed photos in the typically celebrity-centric outlet of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., at Disney World, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in Florida, and Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., in Las Vegas. Photos seen by Semafor also show House Republicans from the pragmatic Main St…

TMZ sics tipsters on a new breed of celebrity: Members of Congress

Members of Congress have become accustomed to being subject to “gotcha” moments online. But the TMZ campaign is something of a departure for Washington, D.C.

From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown

TMZ is turning its celebrity lens on Congress, tracking lawmakers on recess as a nearly six-week Department of Homeland Security shutdown drags on.

TMZ Shames Congress By Blasting Their Vacation Photos As TSA Goes Without Pay

TMZ founder Harvey Levin asked the public to send in their snapshots and help show lawmakers "how fed up the American people are."

TMZ dives into Capitol Hill coverage with pictures of lawmakers on vacation

TMZ is ramping up coverage of lawmakers on vacation amid the partial government shutdown. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles explains how lawmakers are reacting.