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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

28 stories

  1. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Brokers 3-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire, Prisoner Swap

    President Trump announced a historic 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire linked to Victory Day, featuring a prisoner exchange of 2,000 captives. Read the full story.

  3. April 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  4. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Praises Rand Paul Amid White House Ballroom Controversy

  5. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Fires Pam Bondi; Todd Blanche Named Acting Attorney General

  6. March 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  7. Sun

    News: Technology · United States

    Whoop CEO Clarifies Susie Wiles’ Device in WH Security Photo

  8. February 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  9. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Blasts Supreme Court Liberals After Tariff Ruling

  10. December 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  11. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Palau to Accept US Deportees for $7.5M Aid Amid Labor Shortage

  12. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump’s White House Address: Economic Gains & Military Dividends

    President Trump outlined US economic growth and introduced 'Warrior Dividends' for military members in a White House address, attributing gains to his policies post-Biden. Get the…

  13. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Illinois ICE Detainee Release: 1,768 Criminals Freed

  14. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Proposes Eliminating Federal Income Tax with Tariffs

  15. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Kristi Noem Calls for Sweeping Travel Ban After DC Attack

  16. November 2025

    7 stories: 7 news stories

  17. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Treasury Restricts Tax Credits for Undocumented Immigrants

  18. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Launches Genesis Mission AI for Scientific Discovery

  19. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump, NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani Meet on Affordability Crisis

    President Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met at the White House, finding common ground on New York City's affordability crisis. Get the details.

  20. Fri

    News: Transportation · United States

    Appeals Court Blocks Immigrant CDL Restrictions in DC

  21. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    SCOTUS Upholds Sex-at-Birth on US Passports

  22. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    Gavin Newsom Celebrates Prop 50, Blasts Trump & Calls for Action

  23. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Judges Order Trump Admin to Maintain SNAP Benefits in Shutdown

  24. October 2025

    9 stories: 9 news stories

  25. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    White House Denies Trump Named New Ballroom After Himself

  26. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    White House Security Gate Crash: Driver Arrested, No Ongoing Threat

    A vehicle crashed into a White House security gate, leading to the driver's arrest. Authorities report no threat to the White House. Get the details.

  27. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Erika Kirk Accepts Posthumous Medal of Freedom for Charlie Kirk at White House

  28. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Orders Troops Paid Amid US Government Shutdown

  29. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate Blocks Bid to Limit Trump’s Cartel War Powers

  30. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Blames Democrats for 2025 Government Shutdown

  31. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Judge Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment to Portland

  32. Sat

    News: Politics · World

    Hamas Accepts US Peace Plan for Gaza: What It Means

    Hamas conditionally accepts the US peace plan for Gaza. Learn about the key agreements, unresolved issues, and global responses to this critical development.

  33. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Utilizes Government Shutdown for Major Federal Reshaping

  34. September 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  35. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    California Crash: Illegal Immigrant Driver Permanently Injures Child

  36. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Treasury Warns: No NYC Bailout Under Mamdani Policies