This situation is not unusual in Washington DC. There are lots of social and celebratory events at official Washington sites. Most of official Washington could attend. A well connected reporter on the national stage would be invited to these, regardless of which party is in power.
"This situation is not unusual in Washington DC. There are lots of social and celebratory events at official Washington sites. Most of official Washington could attend. A well connected reporter on the national stage would be invited to these, regardless of which party is in power."
She still should have disclosed this fact.