Nestled between headlines about Britney Spears (“Spears Sets Sail With Sons After DUI Drama”) and Tiger Woods (“The Only One Driving Is Me!!!”), the celebrity tabloid news outlet TMZ is slamming lawmakers for skipping town as the partial government shutdown stretches into its seventh week.
It’s the latest instance of the outlet taking an interest in members of Congress. TMZ executive producer Harvey Levin told NOTUS they now have a producer and a photographer circulating Capitol Hill.
“We wanted to use our platforms to show how Congress — Dems AND Republicans — have betrayed us,” said Levin.
Prior_Coyote_4376 on
we literally have a Mickey Mouse Congress
Remarkable-Royal9395 on
I am here for this!
nishitd on
Finally TMZ doing something useful
PopPalsUnited on
America is being led by a mentally addled pied piper right off a cliffs edge while congress fucks around on vacation.
Syrairc on
What a world we live in where TMZ is the only American media outlet with a backbone.
Hrekires on
I don’t know why they’re blasting Democrats as much as Republicans, as if the minority party could have prevented the majority from voting to go into recess
KingMario05 on
Good!
No notes. Keep it up, Harvey!
whichwitch9 on
I support TMZ using their incredibly invasive skills for pure chaos here.
This is what our congress is doing after they just failed horribly at their jobs and part of the government remains in a shutdown
They should not be allowed to vacation until the shutdown is resolved. They are embarrassment and failures
beadzy on
good. more documentation the better history is recorded
Boring_Comfortable70 on
Good. Inches us closer to a “Let them eat cake” moment
Dsarg_92 on
TMZ being the unsung hero was not on my yearly bingo card.
Maoleficent on
I’ve said this many times before – these pols should not have a moment’s peace in public. No violence no pics of kids. Point and laugh at them, cut them in line, stare (not glare) them. Servers – ask fof their order several times and then bring the wrong order; be out of every special. Do not let them enjoy concerts, ball games, any performance or activity. Take lots of photos of them wearing the ears.
They should experience life as the average American does and feel the same unease and anxiety as we do as they are the cause of most of it.
Peppercorn911 on
im not sure lindsey graham should be allowed at disney
genescheezesthatpls on
I really really love this.
teddykaygeebee on
I applaud TMZ for doing this. Public figures are not only entrainment stars or athletes, they’re also elected officials.
another_day_in on
> we are just photographing ladybugs
SergeantThreat on
I’ll allow it.
5HAD3 on
I have no say in American politics but someone should take a page out of the Vatican conclave and lock them up until a deal is reached anytime a shutdown is in effect.
tormentnexus on
Oh I could not support TMZ more in this. Seeing Lindsay Graham vacationing at Disney is exactly the kind of spotlight we need shined on them.
manthatlore53 on
Some billionaire will now try to buy TMZ, just wait
theManWOFear on
An actual legitimate use of their problematic talents…
Jarsky2 on
Never thought I’d say this but good on TMZ
faith_apnea on
Vacationing from what? Congress isn’t doing shit for this country, including working.
Opening_Pizza on
Heaven forbid TMZ show Graham at Disney World as he cheerleads sending your kids to die for Israel.
Jellyfizzle on
God’s work
not-japanman on
Congress should NOT be vacationing during War.
neeesus on
If I don’t have the funds to go on vacation, the people who “represent” me shouldn’t be going on vacation. They should be working their asses off for the people.
Accurate_Neat_355 on
Coincidentally, i have a new obsession with TMZ.
They have become a heavy-weight in political reporting since the guys who used to do that just carry water for the political class.
TMZ didnt climb up to politics, politics climbed down. This should be embarrassing for those who now work for billionaires in media that once considered themselves serious people.
Iyellkhan on
unfortunately this will just become another reason good, qualified people just wont run for office at all
BlueCollarElectro on
didn’t have paparazzi for good on my bingo card lol
Background_Sir_4388 on
Lindsay Grahm publicly stated he went to Israel every other week to learn from the Mossad how to convince Trump to invade Iran. So yeah we should probably watch that childless pro-draft weirdo.
Fit_Smile1146 on
I’m glad! They should’ve been did this. Or is it a distraction because Harvey is allegedly in the files 🤔 nonetheless I’m happy by their reporting.
Complex-Range-9029 on
Good
donut-hypnosis on
We pay their salaries and give them top notch healthcare. They fuck us over and take vacation days when most of their constituents can barely afford groceries let alone vacations.
My_browsing on
I firmly believe that if the TMZ people took over the NYT politics desk we would live in a very different country.
MrDedferd on
Anyone else find it concerning that this childless 70 year old is going to Disney world for vacation?
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Nestled between headlines about Britney Spears (“Spears Sets Sail With Sons After DUI Drama”) and Tiger Woods (“The Only One Driving Is Me!!!”), the celebrity tabloid news outlet TMZ is slamming lawmakers for skipping town as the partial government shutdown stretches into its seventh week.
“Lindsey Graham was ineffective talking his colleagues into keeping the government open, but he had a great convo with Mickey Mouse Sunday … at Disney World!!!” [the outlet wrote in one story](https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/29/lindsey-graham-at-disney-world-during-shutdown/).
It’s the latest instance of the outlet taking an interest in members of Congress. TMZ executive producer Harvey Levin told NOTUS they now have a producer and a photographer circulating Capitol Hill.
“We wanted to use our platforms to show how Congress — Dems AND Republicans — have betrayed us,” said Levin.
we literally have a Mickey Mouse Congress
I am here for this!
Finally TMZ doing something useful
America is being led by a mentally addled pied piper right off a cliffs edge while congress fucks around on vacation.
What a world we live in where TMZ is the only American media outlet with a backbone.
I don’t know why they’re blasting Democrats as much as Republicans, as if the minority party could have prevented the majority from voting to go into recess
Good!
No notes. Keep it up, Harvey!
I support TMZ using their incredibly invasive skills for pure chaos here.
This is what our congress is doing after they just failed horribly at their jobs and part of the government remains in a shutdown
They should not be allowed to vacation until the shutdown is resolved. They are embarrassment and failures
good. more documentation the better history is recorded
Good. Inches us closer to a “Let them eat cake” moment
TMZ being the unsung hero was not on my yearly bingo card.
I’ve said this many times before – these pols should not have a moment’s peace in public. No violence no pics of kids. Point and laugh at them, cut them in line, stare (not glare) them. Servers – ask fof their order several times and then bring the wrong order; be out of every special. Do not let them enjoy concerts, ball games, any performance or activity. Take lots of photos of them wearing the ears.
They should experience life as the average American does and feel the same unease and anxiety as we do as they are the cause of most of it.
im not sure lindsey graham should be allowed at disney
I really really love this.
I applaud TMZ for doing this. Public figures are not only entrainment stars or athletes, they’re also elected officials.
> we are just photographing ladybugs
I’ll allow it.
I have no say in American politics but someone should take a page out of the Vatican conclave and lock them up until a deal is reached anytime a shutdown is in effect.
Oh I could not support TMZ more in this. Seeing Lindsay Graham vacationing at Disney is exactly the kind of spotlight we need shined on them.
Some billionaire will now try to buy TMZ, just wait
An actual legitimate use of their problematic talents…
Never thought I’d say this but good on TMZ
Vacationing from what? Congress isn’t doing shit for this country, including working.
Heaven forbid TMZ show Graham at Disney World as he cheerleads sending your kids to die for Israel.
God’s work
Congress should NOT be vacationing during War.
If I don’t have the funds to go on vacation, the people who “represent” me shouldn’t be going on vacation. They should be working their asses off for the people.
Coincidentally, i have a new obsession with TMZ.
They have become a heavy-weight in political reporting since the guys who used to do that just carry water for the political class.
TMZ didnt climb up to politics, politics climbed down. This should be embarrassing for those who now work for billionaires in media that once considered themselves serious people.
unfortunately this will just become another reason good, qualified people just wont run for office at all
didn’t have paparazzi for good on my bingo card lol
Lindsay Grahm publicly stated he went to Israel every other week to learn from the Mossad how to convince Trump to invade Iran. So yeah we should probably watch that childless pro-draft weirdo.
I’m glad! They should’ve been did this. Or is it a distraction because Harvey is allegedly in the files 🤔 nonetheless I’m happy by their reporting.
Good
We pay their salaries and give them top notch healthcare. They fuck us over and take vacation days when most of their constituents can barely afford groceries let alone vacations.
I firmly believe that if the TMZ people took over the NYT politics desk we would live in a very different country.
Anyone else find it concerning that this childless 70 year old is going to Disney world for vacation?