TMZ launches Washington bureau to apply tabloid tactics to political coverage

Summary

The article examines TMZ's decision to launch a Washington D.C. bureau (TMZ DC) to cover political scandals, feuds, and power struggles in the Beltway. It explores whether the tabloid's sensationalist tactics can serve the public interest when applied to politics, especially as spectacle and corruption increasingly define American politics. The author expresses cautious optimism about this development, noting that while some congressional staffers are apprehensive, the tabloid approach might bring transparency to political corruption.