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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

34 stories

  1. October 2026

    1 story: 1 analysis

  2. Tue

    Analysis · Politics · Washington, District of Columbia

    How Ilhan Omar’s controversies became a fight over her role in Congress

    Minnesota’s 5th District kept Omar as its representative, but House Republicans removed her from the Foreign Affairs Committee in 2023.

  3. September 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  4. Sat

    Explainer · Politics · Washington DC

    Why a Democratic House majority remains possible — but harder to win

  5. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  6. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Michigan parents charged in death of 7-year-old son, court records show

  7. Thu

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Lawsuit Seeks to Block UFC Fight on White House South Lawn

  8. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  9. Fri

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Federal Judge Blocks Trump Renaming & Halts Kennedy Center Closure

  10. Sat

    News: Politics · World

    Trump Brokers 3-Day Ceasefire & Prisoner Swap in Ukraine War

  11. April 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  12. Fri

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    White House Ballroom Approval: Trump Praises Rand Paul After Vote

    Despite a federal judge halting construction, the NCPC approved White House ballroom plans. Trump praised Sen. Rand Paul's vote amid controversy. Get the details here.

  13. Fri

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Trump Fires Pam Bondi Amid Epstein Files Controversy

  14. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  15. Sat

    News: Politics · Florida

    Kristi Noem Named Special Envoy at Shield of Americas Summit

  16. Sun

    News: Technology · Florida

    Whoop CEO Clarifies Susie Wiles’ Tracker at Mar-a-Lago Meeting

  17. February 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  18. Fri

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Trump Blasts Supreme Court Tariff Ruling After 6-3 Decision

  19. December 2025

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  20. Sat

    News: Politics · World

    Palau US Deportee Deal: Nation Accepts 75 for $7.5 Million

  21. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Fact Check: Unverified Trump ‘Warrior Dividends’ Speech Claims

    A supposed Trump speech announcing 'Warrior Dividends' and specific economic claims lacks official verification. This article debunks these unconfirmed reports.

  22. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump: Income Tax-Free America Possible with Tariffs

  23. Tue

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Kristi Noem Calls for Sweeping Travel Ban After DC Attack

  24. November 2025

    8 stories: 8 news stories

  25. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Treasury to Restrict Tax Credits for Undocumented Immigrants

  26. Mon

    News: Technology · Washington DC

    Genesis Mission: Trump Launches Federal AI Supercomputing Initiative

  27. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Calls GOP Lawmakers “Lowlifes” Amidst Party Unity Claims

  28. Fri

    News: Politics · New York City, New York

    Trump, Mamdani Find Common Ground on NYC Affordability

    President Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani set aside past rhetoric to find common ground on critical issues like affordability and housing for New…

  29. Fri

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Appeals Court Halts Trump CDL Restrictions for Immigrants

  30. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Supreme Court Upholds Trump Passport Sex Marker Policy

  31. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    Newsom on Prop 50: A Win for Democracy & Rebuke of Trump in California

  32. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    SNAP Benefits Secured: Judges Block Government Shutdown Halts

  33. October 2025

    9 stories: 9 news stories

  34. Sat

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    White House Denies Trump Naming Ballroom After Himself

  35. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · Washington DC

    White House Barricade Rammed, Driver Arrested in DC

    A car crashed into a White House barricade, prompting an immediate Secret Service response and arrest. Investigation ongoing at 17th and E Streets NW in Washington…

  36. Wed

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Erika Kirk Accepts Presidential Medal of Freedom for Charlie Kirk

  37. Sun

    News: Military · United States

    Trump Directs Pay for Troops Amid Government Shutdown

  38. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate Blocks Effort to Restrict Trump’s Drug War Powers

  39. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Blames Democrats for 2025 US Government Shutdown

  40. Sun

    News: Military · Oregon

    Judge Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Portland

  41. October 2025 continues on page 2 with 2 more stories.