TMZ Exposes Lawmakers on Vacation Amid Shutdown

0:00On April 1, TMZ, the Celeb Chasing site is now stalking Congress like Paparazzi during this record 45-day partial government shutdown. They're snapping lawmakers at airports, Las Vegas spots, and even Disney World while federal workers like TSA folks go unpaid. These viral videos and picks have millions of views, ramping up calls for politicians to ditch recess and get back to work. It kicked off last week when TMZ put out a social media hunt for vacationing polls, spotlighting the pain of furloughed employees. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham got caught at Disney World after a Florida meeting, and Democratic rep Robert Garcia showed up in Vegas visiting, family. TMZ's boss Harvey Levin says it's about calling out both parties for bailing during the crisis. Lawmakers are filling the heat from all sides. President Trump is pushing Senate leaders to cancel break, even floating a White House Easter dinner if they return. Republicans blast it as disrespect to essential workers, though recess less reps connect with voters back home through town halls or trips.

1:02The shutdown drags on over Department of Homeland Security funding, especially immigration enforcement rules. Senators struck a bipartisan deal last week, but House Speaker Mike Johnson shot it down, passing a GOP version before recess. Democrats won't budge, and the Senate's 60-vo filibuster blocks easy fixes. Trump and some conservatives want to nuke the filibuster, but key Republicans say no. House says they're ready anytime, yet talks are stalled with finger pointing everywhere. Pressure keeps building as disruptions hit harder. That's the story for today. Entertainment and celebrity news today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.