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Tracy Simmons is a senior national politics reporter for Times Media Service, based in Washington, D.C. Simmons covers national politics, including the people, policies and institutions shaping the federal government, with a focus on government accountability and public policy. Simmons holds a master's degree in journalism and grew up in College Park, Maryland.

Stories by Tracy Simmons

30 stories

  1. June 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    UFC White House Fight Lawsuit: Judge to Rule on Freedom 250 Event

    The Trump administration defends the planned UFC 'Freedom 250' fight at the White House against a lawsuit alleging improper federal land use and Trump's conflict of interest. A judge will rule soon.

  3. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  4. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    DC Judge Orders Trump’s Name Removed From Kennedy Center

  5. Sat

    News: Military · World

    Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire & Prisoner Exchange

  6. April 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  7. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    White House Ballroom Plans Approved Despite Construction Halt

  8. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Pam Bondi Fired by Trump Amid Jeffrey Epstein Files Controversy

  9. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  10. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Debunking Kristi Noem’s Role at Shield of Americas Summit

  11. Sun

    News: Technology · United States

    Whoop CEO Clarifies White House Security Device Controversy

    Whoop CEO Will Ahmed addresses White House security concerns after a viral photo showed Susie Wiles wearing a Whoop fitness tracker, confirming its NSA approval.

  12. February 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  13. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Blasts Court on Tariffs, Announces New 10% Global Tariff

  14. December 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  15. Fri

    News: Politics · World

    Palau Deal: Accepts US Deportees for $7.5M Aid & Labor

  16. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Fact Check: Trump’s “Warrior Dividends” Speech & Economic Claims

  17. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Illinois ICE Claims on Released Non-Citizens Unverified

  18. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Proposes Eliminating US Income Tax with Tariffs

  19. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Kristi Noem Calls for Sweeping Travel Ban After DC Attack

    Kristi Noem proposes a comprehensive travel ban following an alleged attack by an Afghan immigrant on National Guard members in Washington, DC, blaming Biden admin vetting.

  20. November 2025

    8 stories: 8 news stories

  21. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Treasury to Cut Federal Tax Credits for Undocumented Immigrants

  22. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Launches Genesis Mission AI for US Advancement

  23. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Calls Greene, Paul, Massie “Lowlifes” Amidst Unity Claims

  24. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump, Mamdani Agree on NYC Housing & Costs: A Surprise Alliance

  25. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Immigrant CDL Restrictions

  26. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Supreme Court Revives Trump Passport Gender Policy

    The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to enforce a policy that restricts passport sex markers for transgender and nonbinary Americans, requiring passport sex designations…

  27. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    Newsom Celebrates Prop 50 Passage in California, Slams Trump

  28. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Massachusetts Judge Orders SNAP Benefits Amid Shutdown

  29. October 2025

    8 stories: 8 news stories

  30. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    White House Ballroom Construction: Trump Naming Controversy

  31. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    White House Barricade Rammed: Driver Arrested, No Threat

  32. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Erika Kirk Honors Charlie Kirk at White House: Freedom Medal

  33. Sun

    News: Military · United States

    Trump Orders Military Paid Amid Shutdown: Hegseth to Use Funds

    President Trump orders Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to pay military personnel by October 15th, bypassing the government shutdown. Details on funding and political standoff.

  34. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate Blocks Measure to Limit Trump’s War Powers on Drug Strikes

  35. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Blames Democrats for Government Shutdown, Demands Reopening

  36. Sun

    News: Military · United States

    Federal Judge Blocks Trump National Guard Deployment in Portland

  37. Sat

    News: Military · World

    Hamas Accepts US Gaza Peace Plan: Prisoner Swap & Governance Move Forward

  38. September 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  39. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Indian National Partap Singh Arrested After Multi-Car Pileup in California