Overview
- Photos and on-the-ground reports show Rep. Seth Magaziner co-hosted and attended a Real Housewives of Rhode Island premiere watch party in Cranston.
- He shared hosting duties with state Rep. Jackie Baginski and state Sen. Hanna Gallo, who had posted an open Facebook invite promoting the event.
- His office said it is “outrageous” that Speaker Mike Johnson has not recalled the House and said Magaziner will keep meeting with constituents in the district.
- In a TMZ Live interview, Magaziner said he would return to Washington if called and argued lawmakers should forgo pay during shutdowns.
- The appearance comes during a two-week recess and a partial Homeland Security shutdown that has snarled TSA staffing and pay, even as some employees started receiving delayed checks and the White House urged Congress to finish funding.