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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: Government
Lawsuit vs. UFC White House Fight: Trump Admin Cries Foul
Learn about the lawsuit attempting to halt the UFC "Freedom 250" fight on the White House South Lawn, and the Trump administration's aggressive response.
May 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Fri
News: Government
Judge Orders Trump’s Name Removed from Kennedy Center, DC
Sat
News: Political News
Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire, Prisoner Swap
April 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Fri
News: Government
White House East Wing Ballroom: Trump Praises Rand Paul Vote
Fri
News: Government
Trump Fires Pam Bondi, Todd Blanche Named Acting AG
March 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Sat
Sun
News: Government
Susie Wiles Whoop Controversy Resolved at White House
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles faced security concerns over a perceived smartwatch. Whoop CEO Will Ahmed confirmed it's an NSA-approved fitness tracker, resolving controversy.
February 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Wed
News: Government
Trump’s Record-Long State of the Union: Economy & Tariffs
Fri
News: Government
Trump Slams Supreme Court on Tariff Ruling: What’s Next?
December 2025
5 stories: 5 news stories
Fri
News: Government
Palau US Deportees Deal: Nation Gets $7.5M Aid
Thu
News: Government
Fact Check: Trump’s ‘Warrior Dividends’ Speech is Fabricated
Tue
Wed
News: Government
Trump Proposes Eliminating Federal Income Tax with Tariffs
Donald Trump outlines a plan to eliminate federal income tax, replacing it with revenue generated from tariffs. This ambitious proposal could dramatically reshape the U.S. tax…
Tue
News: Government
Noem Calls for Sweeping Travel Ban After DC Attack
November 2025
7 stories: 7 news stories
Fri
News: Government
Treasury Restricts Tax Credits for Undocumented Immigrants
Mon
Sun
News: Government
Trump Claims GOP Unity, Calls Republicans ‘Lowlifes’
Fri
News: Government
Appeals Court Blocks Trump Immigrant CDL Rules
Thu
News: Government
Supreme Court Blocks Transgender Passport Sex Markers
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to enforce a policy restricting passport sex markers to "male" or "female," blocking transgender and nonbinary Americans from…
Wed
News: Political News
Newsom on Prop 50: Victory for Democracy, Slams Trump
Sun
News: Government
Judges Order Trump Admin to Fund SNAP Amid Shutdown
October 2025
8 stories: 8 news stories
Wed
News: Government
White House Barricade Rammed, Driver Arrested in DC Incident
Wed
Sun
News: Government
Trump Directs Funds for Military Pay Amid Government Shutdown
Thu
News: Government
Senate Rejects Bid to Curb Trump’s Drug Strike Authority
The Senate narrowly rejected a measure to restrict President Trump's authority for military strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats, highlighting a clash over presidential war powers.
Tue
News: Government
2025 Federal Government Shutdown: Trump Blames Democrats
Sun
News: Government
Judge Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Portland
Sat
News: Military · World
Hamas Accepts Key Parts of Trump Gaza Peace Plan: What’s Next?
Thu
News: Politics · United States
Trump’s 2025 Shutdown Plans: Reshaping Federal Government
September 2025
2 stories: 2 news stories
Fri
News: Crime and Justice · United States
California Truck Crash: Illegal Immigrant Driver Injures Child
September 2025 continues on page 2 with 1 more story.