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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

34 stories

  1. June 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Lawsuit Seeks to Block UFC 250 on White House South Lawn

    A last-minute lawsuit from the Public Integrity Project aims to halt the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn, citing ethics and legal violations. See the details.

  3. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  4. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Fact-Check: Judge Did Not Order Trump’s Name Off Kennedy Center

  5. Sat

    News: Politics · World

    Trump Brokers Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire & Prisoner Swap

  6. April 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  7. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    NCPC Approves White House Ballroom Plan Despite Court Order

  8. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    AG Pam Bondi Subpoenaed by Congress for Epstein Files

  9. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  10. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Noem Fired, Named Envoy at Doral ‘Shield of Americas’ Summit

  11. Sun

    News: Technology · United States

    Susie Wiles’ Whoop Tracker Sparks No Security Scare, CEO Says

    Concerns over a device worn by White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles were put to rest by Whoop CEO Will Ahmed, who confirmed it was…

  12. February 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  13. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Fact Check: Has Trump Given a 2nd Term State of the Union?

  14. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump Tariffs; President Vows New Action

  15. December 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  16. Sat

    News: Politics · World

    US-Palau Deal: Nation to Take 75 Deportees for $7.5 Million

  17. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Fact-Check: Trump’s ‘Warrior Dividends’ Speech Is Not Real

  18. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Illinois Releases 1,768 Criminal Aliens Despite ICE Detainers

  19. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Says US May Go Without Income Tax, Cites Tariffs

    President Trump suggests the U.S. may soon end the income tax, planning to replace the lost revenue with funds from massive new tariffs. Get all the…

  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

    Trump Admin to Cut Tax Credits for Undocumented Immigrants

  23. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Launches Genesis Mission for AI Scientific Discovery

  24. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Calls GOP ‘United,’ But Dubs Greene, Paul ‘Lowlifes’

  25. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump, Mamdani Discuss NYC Housing Affordability in DC

  26. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Court Blocks Trump’s Immigrant CDL Restrictions

    A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a Trump administration rule from restricting commercial driver's licenses for many legally present immigrants.

  27. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Supreme Court Blocks Transgender Passport Gender Markers

  28. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Newsom Touts Prop 50 Win in CA, Slams Trump

  29. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Judges Force Trump Admin to Fund SNAP During Shutdown

  30. October 2025

    10 stories: 10 news stories

  31. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump’s New White House Ballroom Sparks Naming Controversy

  32. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Car Hits White House Security Barricade; Driver Arrested

  33. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Erika Kirk Accepts Posthumous Medal of Freedom for Charlie Kirk

    Erika Kirk accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her late husband, Charlie Kirk, in an emotional White House ceremony led by President Trump.

  34. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Erika Kirk Accepts Medal of Freedom for Late Husband Charlie Kirk

  35. Sun

    News: Military · United States

    Trump Orders Hegseth to Pay Troops During Government Shutdown

  36. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate Blocks Check on Trump’s War Powers Against Cartels

  37. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Blames Democrats for 2025 Government Shutdown

  38. Sun

    News: Military · United States

    Federal Judge Blocks National Guard Deployment to Portland

  39. October 2025 continues on page 2 with 2 more stories.