Rep. Weiner Used Congressional Gym As Backdrop

Rep. Anthony Weiner took numerous photos of himself -- clothed and partially nude -- at the House Members Gym and sent them to at least one woman ... raising questions about whether he used Congressional resources in his online exploits.


TMZ obtained the pics Weiner took of himself using his Blackberry and a mirror. Congressional sources have confirmed with TMZ ... the backdrop is indeed the House Members Gym in the basement of the Rayburn House Office Building. 

 The pics were taken on both the gym floor and in the locker room.

TMZ has confirmed the pics were sent online to at least one woman.

The question that's dogged Weiner since his news conference/mea culpa is -- did he use Congressional resources during his cyber affairs?

So we gotta ask ...

Congressman Weiner Taking Leave of Absence

Congressman Anthony Weiner just announced he's taking a leave of absence from Congress and has departed this morning "to seek professional treatment to focus on becoming a better husband and healthier person."


Weiner's rep released a statement saying, "[Congressman Weiner] will request a short leave of absence from the House of Representatives so that he can get evaluated and map out a course of treatment to make himself well."

The statement went on to say, "Congressman Weiner takes the views of his colleagues very seriously and has determined that he needs this time to get healthy and make the best decision possible for himself, his family and his constituents."

Nancy Pelosi and Other Dems Call on Weiner to Resign

Top Democratic leaders are now calling for the resignation of Congressman Anthony Weiner, saying his recent scandal is "an unacceptable distraction."


House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says Weiner is in need of help and should seek some "without the pressures of being a member of Congress."

Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz released a statement today saying, "It is with great disappointment that I call on Representative Anthony Weiner to resign. The behavior he has exhibited is indefensible and Representative Weiner's continued service in Congress is untenable."

She continued, "This sordid affair has become an unacceptable distraction for Representative Weiner, his family, his constituents and the House -- and for the good of all, he should step aside and address those things that should be most important -- his and his family's well-being."

Anthony Weiner -- Resigned to Doing Laundry

Congressman Anthony Weiner carried his dirty clothes to a laundromat near his Queens home on Saturday ... as Democratic leaders were pushing for him resign.


There's no getting clean on this one.

Cops: Teen Says Weiner Was Not 'Inappropriate'

Delaware police yesterday interviewed a teenager girl who exchanged messages with Congressman Anthony Weiner -- but she did not tell them anything that would indicate anything "inappropriate" went down between her and Weiner.


Both the girl's mother and Weiner's rep maintained the messages were not of an explicit nature, her mother telling the NY Post, "Representative Weiner never tweeted her anything inappropriate."

New Castle County Police interviewed the girl yesterday and issued a press release, saying, "Detectives have conducted an interview with the teen and she has made no disclosure of criminal activity nor inappropriate contact by the Congressman."

Bill Clinton & Keith Richards -- Rock Star Dinner

It was a sexagenarian rock star summit, as former President Bill Clinton, 64, had dinner with an upright  Keith Richards, 67, of the Rolling Stones at Craft in NYC last night.



With no groupies in sight, Bill settled for taking home some leftovers.

Rep. Weiner -- How He Gave HIMSELF the Shaft

 When Rep. Anthony Weiner gave porn star Ginger Lee lessons on covering up a scandal ... he exposed the most disgusting secret of all -- how to lie like a politician.

pics coming soon, watch this space

Weiner's Woman: Photo Scandal's 'Messing Up My Life'

The 40-year-old blackjack dealer who carried on a sexual online relationship with Rep. Anthony Weiner tells TMZ, she regrets ever getting involved with him -- because the scandal is ruining her life.


Lisa Weiss called in to TMZ Live today -- claiming she hasn't been able to leave her Las Vegas house in days ... "I feel guilty being a part of it ... It's messing up my life ... I'm humiliated."

Weiss says she still has a lot of respect for Weiner, and doesn't think the scandal should put his job in jeopardy -- but did admit feeling sorry for Weiner's wife.

What's fuzzy about the whole thing ... is why Weiss released all of her steamy, sexual exchanges with Weiner to a reporter.  She insists she didn't release the info to hurt the Congressman, claiming she didn't know it would be that big a deal.  Yeah, right.

Ball Clobbers Weiner -- Penis Pic Was 'Foolish'

An elected official is unloading on Congressman Anthony Weiner -- Representative Mike Ball says Weiner made a bonehead move by publishing his penis pic on the Internet.



Ball, an Alabama State Legislator, tells us, "It was foolish for [Weiner] to send the photos but folks don't always think about the consequences before they do stuff. Social Networking is a double-edged sword."

"The thing is, the Internet is shrouded in anonymity and social networking can also be used as a way of exposing one's weaknesses ... no pun intended."

You can say that again.

Donald Trump -- Anthony Weiner is a 'PSYCHO'

Donald Trump just RIPPED Rep. Anthony Weiner into pieces -- calling the Congressman a "psycho" ... who "should never ever be allowed to run for office again."



Trump released the video moments ago on his YouTube page -- it's brutal.

Weiner Told Porn Star to Lie, Offered PR Help

Congressman Anthony Weiner instructed one of his Internet women how to lie about their relationship ... and even offered PR help from his team, which could create major legal issues for him ... TMZ has learned.


Weiner and former porn star Ginger Lee exchanged scores of sexual emails over a long period of time.  When the underwear scandal broke on May 28, Lee began receiving calls from the media, and Weiner was more than happy to help her control the situation ... by lying.


On June 2, Weiner emailed Lee, "Do you need to talk to a professional PR type person to give u advice?  I can have someone on my team call. [Yeah, my team is doing great. Ugh]."

It's unclear if Weiner's PR team is from his Congressional staff.  If so, Weiner could run afoul of House Ethics Rules as well as the law.

Weiner put on a full court press, urging Lee to lie about their relationship.  On June 1, he emailed her:  "The key is to have a short, thought out statement that tackles the top line questions and then refer people back to it.  Have a couple of iterations of: 'This is silly.  Like so many others, I follow Rep. Weiner on Twitter.  I don't know him and have never met him. He briefly followed me and sent me a dm saying thank you for the follow.  That's it.'" 

Weiner suggested a nice touch -- some good ol' Southern charm: "And then maybe insert some y'alls in there."

On June 2, Weiner sent Lee a proposed statement she could give to the press:  "I have nothing to do with the situation involving Rep Weiner.  I follow his twitter feed.  And for a brief time he followed me.  Much has been made of the fact that I have posted about my admiration for Rep Weiner and his politics.  All I can say about that is that I'm a fan of his.  Rep. Weiner sent me one short direct message thanking me for following him.  I have never met Rep. Weiner and he has never sent me anything innappopriate (sic) ..." 

Weiner then asked Lee directly, "How's it [the proposed statement] feel?"

President Obama -- This Chili Dog Tastes Ironic

The day after his wife unveiled a new USDA guide for healthy eating, President Barack Obama stopped at Rudy's Hot Dog in Toledo, OH and scarfed down two chili dogs ... with fries.

Do as my wife says, not as I do ...