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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
44 stories
June 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Thu
News: Government
UFC White House Fight Lawsuit: Judge to Rule on Blocking Event
A last-minute lawsuit aims to block the 'UFC Freedom 250' fight planned for the White House South Lawn. Plaintiffs cite alleged violations of federal park rules and ethics concerns. Will a judge halt the…
May 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
Fri
News: Government
Debunked: Trump Kennedy Center Renaming Hoax
Sat
News: Political News
Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire & Prisoner Swap
April 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
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March 2026
2 stories: 2 news stories
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News: Government
Susie Wiles Whoop: No Security Breach at White House Meeting
Whoop CEO clarifies Susie Wiles wore a secure Whoop fitness tracker, not a smartwatch, at a White House national security meeting, dispelling security breach concerns. Get…
February 2026
1 story: 1 news story
Fri
News: Government
Trump Lashes Out After Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs
December 2025
5 stories: 5 news stories
Fri
News: Government
Palau Accepts US Deportees for $7.5M Amid Domestic Opposition
Thu
News: Government
Fact Check: Trump’s “Warrior Dividends” & Wage Claims
Tue
News: Government
Illinois ICE Detainer Releases: Public Safety & Sanctuary Laws
Wed
News: Government
Trump Proposes Eliminating Income Tax, Using Tariffs
Tue
News: Government
Noem Calls for Sweeping Travel Ban After DC Guard Shooting
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is pushing for a widespread travel ban after a shooting in Washington D.C. involving an Afghan national left two National Guard…
November 2025
8 stories: 8 news stories
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News: Government
US Treasury Restricts Tax Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
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News: Government
Trump Alleges GOP Unity While Attacking Greene, Rand Paul
Fri
News: Government
Trump, Mamdani Unite on NYC Affordability Crisis
Fri
News: Government
Appeals Court Blocks Trump Rule Limiting Immigrant CDLs
Thu
News: Government
Supreme Court Allows Passport Sex Assigned at Birth Policy
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to enforce a policy requiring U.S. passports to reflect an individual's sex assigned at birth, blocking transgender and…
Wed
News: Political News
Newsom Declares Victory After Prop 50 Passes, Blasts Trump
Sun
News: Government
Judges Order SNAP Benefits to Continue During Trump Shutdown
October 2025
9 stories: 9 news stories
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Wed
News: Government
Vehicle Rams White House Barricade; Driver Arrested in DC
Wed
News: Government
Charlie Kirk Posthumously Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Sun
News: Government
Trump to Pay Troops During Shutdown; Hegseth to Act
President Trump orders Secretary Pete Hegseth to ensure U.S. military troops receive their October 15th paychecks despite the ongoing government shutdown. Read more on the directive.
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News: Government
Trump Blames Democrats for 2025 US Government Shutdown
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News: Government
Judge Blocks Trump from Deploying National Guard to Portland
Sat
News: Government
Hamas Accepts Gaza Peace Plan: Hostage Deal & Future Governance
Thu
News: Government
Trump’s Shutdown Plan: Mass Federal Firings & Union Lawsuits