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TMZ Sent Paparazzi After Congress—and DC Loves It

2026-07-04 News & Politics
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Tim Miller is joined by TMZ DC's Charlie Cotton and Jacob Wasserman to talk about their unlikely rise on Capitol Hill and why lawmakers keep stopping to talk to them. From Lindsey Graham's infamous Disney bubble wand to chasing members of Congress through the Capitol, the pair discuss how they're bringing a fresh approach to political reporting, what surprised them most about Washington, and why asking different questions can reveal a different side of the people in power. They also share behind-the-scenes stories from their first two months covering Congress and what it's like building relationships with politicians across the political spectrum. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@ukstevey 2026-07-04

10 years for allegedly pulling a loose part of the pool, no charges for Holman taking 50k in a brown bag or the ice agents that killed alex pretti - hmmm,,,,

238 11 replies
@believer773 2026-07-04

They need about 15-100 more reporters so that EVERY politician is confronted EVERY day

169 1 replies
@1972danhall 2026-07-04

I generally don’t like TMZ, but I love these guys. Great interview. 💙

152 7 replies
@rachels9932 2026-07-04

Can you all find out what's up with Mitch McConnell and why his wife went to China to meet with officials there three days after McConnell received CPR. Press releases about him recovering and working, are extremely unlikely according to medical experts.

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@Beth-zg6gb 2026-07-04

TMZ would definitely be providing a national service by continuing with their political expose coverage of lawmakers and politicians! Go for it!

141 3 replies
@PolyglotPfannkuchen 2026-07-04

Trump literally DROVE across the reflecting pool. Sounds like 10 years for him, too.

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@benjaminkindle1841 2026-07-04

I love when Tim talks behind the scenes stuff, so this made me very happy

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@Agentad03 2026-07-05

I love the idea of TMZ in DC asking questions. These fellas seem nice. Pleasant conversation tim

34 1 replies
@SAMAJO62581 2026-07-05

I am loving TMZ on the hill. Stopped watching tmz years ago… but I’m back baby!!! Keep doing your thing tmz ❤❤❤

33 1 replies
@mjterrier 2026-07-05

I’d say the fact that tabloid journalism like TMZ find DC entertaining enough to have 2 full time producers there seems perfectly on brand for this era.

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