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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
30 stories
June 2026
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News: Government
Lawsuit Seeks to Block UFC Fight on White House South Lawn
A lawsuit filed last weekend aims to block the 'UFC Freedom 250' event on the White House South Lawn, raising questions about permitting, ethics, and Trump's involvement.
May 2026
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News: Government
Federal Judge Orders Trump Name Removed from Kennedy Center
Sat
News: Political News
Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire & Prisoner Swap
April 2026
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Fri
News: Government
Trump Praises Rand Paul Amidst White House Ballroom Controversy
Fri
News: Government
Todd Blanche Named Acting AG: Trump Replaces Pam Bondi
March 2026
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News: Government
Kristi Noem: Verified Role at Trump’s Shield of Americas Summit
Sun
News: Government
Whoop CEO Clarifies Susie Wiles Wore Tracker at Mar-a-Lago Meeting
Whoop CEO Will Ahmed clarifies that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles wore an NSA-approved Whoop fitness tracker, not a smartwatch, easing security concerns from…
February 2026
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Trump Slams Supreme Court Tariffs Ruling in White House Address
December 2025
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Palau to Accept 75 US Deportees for $7.5M Aid Deal
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Trump Proposes Eliminating US Income Tax, Citing Tariff Revenue
Donald Trump proposes eliminating federal income tax, replacing it with tariff revenues. Explore the ambitious plan and its potential impact on the US economy.
Tue
News: Government
Kristi Noem Recommends Sweeping Travel Ban After DC Attack
November 2025
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News: Government
Treasury to Cut Tax Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
Mon
News: Government
Trump Launches ‘Genesis Mission’ to Boost US AI & Science
Fri
News: Government
Trump, Mamdani Meet on NYC Housing & Costs
Fri
News: Government
Federal Court Blocks Trump Immigrant CDL Rule in D.C.
Thu
News: Government
Supreme Court Backs Trump on Passport Gender Rules
The Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration, permitting enforcement of a policy that mandates U.S. passports display the sex assigned at birth, a move…
Wed
News: Political News
Newsom Victory: Prop 50 Boosts CA Democrats, US House Seats
Sun
News: Government
Federal Judges Ordered SNAP Benefits Maintained During Shutdown
October 2025
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Debunked: Is the White House Ballroom Named After Trump?
Wed
News: Government
White House Barricade Crash: Driver Arrested in D.C.
Wed
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Trump Orders Military Pay Amid US Government Shutdown
President Trump directs Secretary Pete Hegseth to ensure US military personnel are paid during the government shutdown, vowing 'all available funds' amid political impasse.
Thu
News: Government
Senate Blocks Bill Limiting Trump’s Drug Smuggling Strikes
Tue
News: Government
Trump Blames Democrats for 2025 US Government Shutdown
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Hamas Accepts US Peace Plan Elements: Gaza Hostage Deal Hopes
September 2025
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News: Government
California CDL Scandal: Undocumented Driver Injures Child