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TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?
The tabloid site is using ambush-style interviews and candid photos to chase viral political moments as Congress faces record-low approval.
- On Friday, tabloid site TMZ expanded into Washington with 'TMZ DC,' deploying staff to confront lawmakers paparazzi-style and soliciting public photos of politicians on the road.
- Founded in 2005 by Harvey Levin, Los Angeles lawyer and media figure, the site built its reputation on celebrity gossip, establishing itself by breaking news of Michael Jackson's 2009 death.
- Viral moments include photos of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., at Disney World and Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., at his son's basketball game, capturing lawmakers away from Washington during political crises.
- Lacking congressional press credentials, TMZ relies on ambush-style sidewalk interviews, echoing tactics longtime CBS correspondent Mike Wallace famously used to catch unprepared subjects on camera.
- This expansion arrives as Congress faces 86% disapproval, according to Gallup polling released this week, while traditional media outlets like The Washington Post reduced staff in February.
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right3Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left
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- 44% of the sources lean Left
44% Left
L 44%
C 39%
R 17%
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