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Tracy Simmons
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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
31 stories
June 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Thu
News: Politics · United States
UFC White House Lawsuit: Trump Admin Fights to Save South Lawn Event
The Trump administration fights a lawsuit aiming to halt 'UFC Freedom 250' at the White House South Lawn, arguing critics can 'just avert their gazes.' Get the full story.
May 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Fri
News: Media · United States
Kennedy Center Not Renamed for Trump: Fact Check on Claims
Sat
News: Politics · World
Trump Announces 3-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire & Prisoner Swap
April 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Fri
News: Politics · United States
Trump Praises Rand Paul on White House Ballroom Vote Amid Injunction
Fri
News: Politics · United States
Trump Fires Pam Bondi as AG; Todd Blanche Appointed Acting AG
March 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Sat
News: Politics · United States
Shield of Americas Summit: Noem Shifts to Envoy Role in Doral
Sun
News: Technology · United States
Susie Wiles Whoop: CEO Debunks White House Security Alarm
Whoop CEO Will Ahmed confirmed White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles wore an NSA-approved Whoop fitness tracker, not a security risk, dismissing viral photo concerns.
February 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Wed
News: Politics · United States
Trump Shatters SOTU Record with Longest Speech on Economy, Taxes
Fri
News: Politics · United States
Trump Slams Supreme Court Tariff Ruling from White House
December 2025
4 stories: 4 news stories
Fri
News: Politics · World
Palau Accepts US Deportees for $7.5M Aid Deal
Tue
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Fact Check: Illinois ICE Detainer Claims Unverified in 2025
Wed
News: Politics · United States
Trump Proposes Eliminating US Income Tax with Tariffs
Tue
News: Politics · United States
Kristi Noem Calls for Travel Ban After DC National Guard Attack
In response to an alleged attack on National Guard members in Washington D.C., Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem pushes for a "full travel ban," prompting new…
November 2025
9 stories: 9 news stories
Fri
News: Business and Finance · United States
Treasury Restricts Tax Credits for Undocumented Immigrants
Mon
News: Politics · United States
Trump Launches Genesis Mission AI Order: Accelerating US Scientific Discovery
Sun
News: Politics · United States
Trump Calls GOP “Never So United,” Then Attacks Rand Paul, Massie, Greene
Fri
News: Politics · United States
Trump, Mamdani Find Common Ground on NYC Affordability Crisis
Fri
News: Transportation · United States
DC Court Blocks Trump’s Immigrant CDL Rules, Pauses Restrictions
Thu
News: Politics · United States
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Restrict Transgender Passports
The Supreme Court’s recent decision permits the Trump administration to enforce its passport policy, preventing transgender and nonbinary individuals from selecting sex markers that reflect their…
Wed
News: Election · California
Newsom on Prop 50 Victory: California Leads National Democratic Push
Sun
News: Politics · United States
Judges Mandate SNAP Benefits During Shutdown: What It Means
Sun
News: Politics · United States
Federal Judges Mandate SNAP Benefits Continue During Shutdown
October 2025
8 stories: 8 news stories
Sat
News: Politics · United States
White House Ballroom Construction Sparks Naming Debate
Wed
News: Crime and Justice · United States
White House Barricade Crash: Driver Arrested in DC
Wed
News: Politics · United States
Erika Kirk Accepts Charlie Kirk’s Medal of Freedom at White House
In a poignant White House ceremony, Erika Kirk accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom on behalf of her late husband, Charlie Kirk, honoring his enduring legacy.
Sun
News: Military · United States
Trump Directs Payment to Troops Amid Government Shutdown
Thu
News: Politics · United States
Senate Rejects Bill to Curb Trump’s Anti-Drug Smuggling Powers
Tue
News: Politics · United States
Trump Blames Democrats for 2025 Government Shutdown
Sun
News: Military · United States
Judge Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Portland
Sat
News: Military · World
Hamas Welcomes US Peace Plan for Gaza: What Happens Next?