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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

41 stories

  1. October 2026

    1 story: 1 analysis

  2. Tue

    Analysis · Politics · Washington, District of Columbia

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

    For Minnesota's 5th District, Omar's 2023 removal from the House Foreign Affairs Committee changed her role in shaping foreign policy.

  3. August 2026

    2 stories: 2 explainers

  4. Sat

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States

    What to know about the federal case against Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena

  5. Fri

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Los Angeles

    Nick Reiner indicted in deaths of parents Rob and Michele Reiner in Los Angeles

  6. July 2026

    2 stories: 1 explainer, 1 news story

  7. Tue

    Explainer · Politics · World

    What happened when Hasan Piker spoke to College Democrats in Washington, D.C.

    College Democrats face backlash after Hasan Piker urged convention attendees to reject moderate party members at a Washington event.

  8. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Mamdani says NYC will add Little Italy to immigrant-enclaves map after backlash

  9. June 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  10. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Escondido HOA threatens fines over American flags mounted outside homes

  11. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Michigan parents charged with murder in death of 7-year-old son, court records say

  12. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    CBP seizes more than 1,100 pounds of suspected methamphetamine at World Trade Bridge

  13. Thu

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Lawsuit Tries to Block UFC Fight at White House

  14. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  15. Fri

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Judge Orders Trump Name Removed From Kennedy Center, Blocks Closure

    Federal judge in Washington D.C. orders Donald Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center, ruling it was illegally added. The court also blocked the planned venue…

  16. Sat

    News: Politics · World

    Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire & Prisoner Swap – May 2026

  17. April 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  18. Fri

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    White House Ballroom Approved by NCPC; Trump Praises Rand Paul

  19. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Fires Pam Bondi as Attorney General; Todd Blanche Acting AG

  20. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  21. Sat

    News: Politics · Florida

    Shield of Americas Doral: Noem’s Remarks & Role Clarified

  22. Sun

    News: Technology · Washington DC

    Susie Wiles’ Whoop Device Cleared: CEO Debunks White House Security Scare

  23. February 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  24. Wed

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Trump Delivers Record-Setting State of the Union Address

    President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address broke modern records for length, covering economic successes, border security, DEI elimination, and tax cuts. Learn more about…

  25. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Blasts Supreme Court Over Tariffs Ruling: ‘Automatic No’

  26. December 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  27. Fri

    News: Politics · World

    Palau Accepts US Deportees for $7.5M Amid Labor Shortage

  28. Thu

    News: Politics · Washington DC

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

  29. Tue

    News: Politics · Illinois

    Illinois ICE Claims: ‘Criminal Alien’ Release Numbers Unverified

  30. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump: Americans May Soon Pay No Income Tax via Tariffs

  31. Tue

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Kristi Noem Proposes Sweeping Travel Ban After DC Shooting

    Following a DC shooting, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recommends a sweeping travel ban. Learn more about the Trump administration's new immigration policies.

  32. November 2025

    8 stories: 8 news stories

  33. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Treasury to Restrict Tax Credits for Undocumented Immigrants

  34. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Launches Genesis Mission: AI for US Scientific Discovery

  35. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Calls Rand Paul, Greene “Lowlifes” Amidst GOP Unity Claims

  36. Fri

    News: Politics · New York City, New York

    Trump & NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Unite on Cost of Living Crisis

  37. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    DC Court Blocks Trump’s Immigrant CDL Rule: Nationwide Impact

  38. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Supreme Court Upholds Trump Rule: Transgender Passport Sex Markers

    The Supreme Court allows Trump's passport policy enforcement, requiring 'sex assigned at birth' markers. This affects transgender and nonbinary Americans. Learn more about the ruling.

  39. Wed

    News: Election · California

    Newsom Declares Prop 50 a “Win for Democracy” in California

  40. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Federal Judges Ordered SNAP Benefits During Trump Shutdown