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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

42 stories

  1. October 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  2. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack had been barred over extremism concerns, AP reports

    The UAE says a FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the captain aboard an Israel-bound flight; AP reports he was barred from flying in Oman.

  3. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · Knoxville, Tennessee

    Tennessee halts Christa Pike execution after lawyers report two drug injections

  4. September 2026

    1 story: 1 analysis

  5. Mon

    Analysis · Politics · United States

    Trump’s planned AI meeting puts oversight and competition with China in focus

  6. July 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  7. Tue

    News: Politics · United States

    State Department updates Venezuela travel warning, adds earthquake risk

  8. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Massachusetts truck driver charged in Pennsylvania trooper’s death, records show

  9. June 2026

    6 stories: 1 analysis, 5 news stories

  10. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Judge declares mistrial in Los Angeles Palisades Fire arson case

  11. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Calhoun County sheriff says six arrested after riverfront brawl at South Carolina sandbar

    Six people were arrested on assault charges after a large fight at the 601 Sand Bar on the Congaree River in Calhoun County, South Carolina.

  12. Fri

    Analysis · Crime and Justice · World

    Reuters report says IRGC set up covert Iraqi cells for Gulf drone attacks

  13. Thu

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    UFC White House Lawsuit: Fight For Freedom 250 on South Lawn

  14. Thu

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    White House UFC Lawsuit: Trump Admin Defends South Lawn Fight

  15. Thu

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    UFC Freedom 250 Fight: White House Lawsuit Update

  16. May 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  17. Fri

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Federal Judge Orders Trump Name Removed from Kennedy Center

  18. Sat

    News: Politics · World

    Trump Brokers 3-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire & Prisoner Exchange

    In a major diplomatic move, President Trump announced a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire & 2,000-person prisoner exchange, coinciding with Victory Day. Could this be the start of…

  19. April 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  20. Fri

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    White House Ballroom Plans: Trump Praises Rand Paul After Vote

  21. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Fires Pam Bondi Amid Epstein Files Frustration; Todd Blanche Steps In

  22. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  23. Sat

    News: Politics · Florida

    Shield of the Americas Summit: Noem’s Real Role in Doral

  24. Sun

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Whoop CEO Clarifies Susie Wiles’ Tracker, Not a Breach

  25. February 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  26. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump on Supreme Court Tariff Ruling, Justices’ Dissent

  27. December 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  28. Sat

    News: Politics · World

    Palau to Accept 75 US Deportees for $7.5M Aid Deal

    Palau, a small Pacific nation, has signed a deal with the US to accept 75 non-criminal deportees in exchange for $7.5 million in aid. The agreement…

  29. Thu

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Trump Primetime Address: US Economy & Warrior Dividends

  30. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · Illinois

    Illinois ICE Accuses State: 1,700+ Criminal Releases

  31. Wed

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump: Tariffs Could Eliminate US Income Tax

  32. Tue

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Kristi Noem Calls for Travel Ban After DC Attack

  33. November 2025

    8 stories: 8 news stories

  34. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Treasury Restricts Tax Credits for Undocumented Immigrants

  35. Mon

    News: Technology · United States

    Trump Launches Genesis Mission: A National AI Initiative

    President Trump launches the ambitious Genesis Mission, a federal AI project set to transform scientific discovery, national security, and innovation. Read more about this unprecedented initiative.

  36. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Donald Trump ‘Lowlifes’ Claim: Fact Check

  37. Fri

    News: Politics · New York City, New York

    Trump, Mamdani Meet on NYC Housing, Lowering Costs

  38. Fri

    News: Politics · Washington DC

    Federal Court Blocks Trump Admin’s Immigrant CDL Rule

  39. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Supreme Court Backs Trump on Passport Gender Markers

  40. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    Newsom Declares Prop 50 a Win for Democracy After Election

  41. November 2025 continues on page 2 with 1 more story.