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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

32 stories

  1. June 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    UFC White House Lawsuit: Trump Admin Fights to Keep Event On

    The Trump administration is battling a federal lawsuit aiming to stop a UFC event on the White House South Lawn, arguing it's too late to cancel after millions were spent.

  3. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  4. Fri

    News: Media · United States

    Fact Check: Trump Kennedy Center Renaming & Judge’s Order are False

  5. Sat

    News: Politics · World

    Trump Announces 3-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire

  6. April 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  7. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    White House Ballroom Halted: Trump Thanks Rand Paul Amid Legal Battle

  8. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Fires Pam Bondi, Names Todd Blanche Acting AG

  9. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  10. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Kristi Noem: Special Envoy at Doral’s Shield of Americas Summit

  11. Sun

    News: Technology · United States

    Susie Wiles’ Whoop Wearable Sparks Security Concerns at White House

    A photo of Susie Wiles wearing a Whoop wearable during a sensitive White House meeting about Operation Epic Fury led to security concerns. Whoop CEO clarifies.

  12. February 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  13. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump’s Record-Breaking State of the Union Address 2026

  14. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Supreme Court Strikes Trump Tariffs; President Plans New Path

  15. December 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  16. Sat

    News: Politics · World

    Palau Accepts US Deportees for $7.5M Aid Amid Trump Push

  17. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Fact Check: Trump Oval Office Address Claims Debunked

  18. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    ICE Accuses Illinois Over Release of 1,768 Non-Citizens

  19. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump’s Plan: Eliminate US Income Tax with Tariffs

    Donald Trump details his vision to eliminate federal income tax, suggesting tariffs could replace revenue. Discover the bold proposal for US tax reform.

  20. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Kristi Noem Calls for Full Travel Ban After DC Attack

  21. November 2025

    8 stories: 8 news stories

  22. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    US Treasury to Restrict Tax Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants

  23. Mon

    News: Technology · United States

    Trump’s Genesis Mission: Accelerating AI for Scientific Discovery

  24. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Claims GOP Unity, Calls Rand Paul, Greene ‘Lowlifes’

  25. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump, Mamdani Meet in Oval Office on NYC Affordability

  26. Fri

    News: Transportation · United States

    Appeals Court Blocks Trump Restrictions on Immigrant CDLs

    A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked Trump administration rules that aimed to restrict commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for many immigrants, including those lawfully present and…

  27. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Supreme Court Allows Trump Passport Policy Restricting X Gender

  28. Wed

    News: Election · California

    Newsom Hails Prop 50 Victory, Calls it Win for US Democracy

  29. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    SNAP Benefits During Shutdown: Federal Judges Block Trump

  30. October 2025

    9 stories: 9 news stories

  31. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    White House Ballroom Named for Trump Sparks Outcry

  32. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    White House Barricade Rammed, Driver Arrested in DC Incident

  33. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Charlie Kirk Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House

    Erika Kirk honored Charlie Kirk at White House; President Trump awarded him Presidential Medal of Freedom. Read about the emotional tribute to the conservative activist's legacy.

  34. Sun

    News: Military · United States

    Trump Directs Funds for Military Pay Amid Shutdown

  35. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate Rejects Curb on Trump’s Drug Boat Strikes

  36. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Blames Democrats for 2025 Government Shutdown

  37. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Judge Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Portland

  38. Sat

    News: Military · World

    Hamas Accepts Gaza Peace Plan: Ceasefire & Governance Steps

  39. October 2025 continues on page 2 with 1 more story.