"TMZ's D.C. reporters do not seem to have experience covering Washington. They are crowdsourcing their way through the learning curve, asking for help finding bathrooms and restaurants."
"The recent scandal over Eric Swalwell's much-rumored creepiness and previously unreported sexual misconduct underscored that there is plenty of room for different kinds of reporting."
TMZ's Washington, D.C. bureau launched amid a government shutdown, aiming to highlight lawmakers' activities during their recess. Initial coverage included photos of Congress members at leisure, prompting mixed reactions. The bureau's inexperience in political reporting presents both challenges and opportunities, as they navigate the political landscape while uncovering stories overlooked by seasoned journalists. Their approach has already revealed scandals, indicating a potential shift in how political stories are reported and perceived.
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