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Robert Newport is a senior national politics reporter for Times Media Service, based in the Washington bureau. Newport covers the White House, Congress, federal agencies and national policy, focusing on government operations and the political forces shaping federal decisions. Newport holds a master's degree in political science and grew up in Victoria, British Columbia.

Stories by Robert Newport

6 stories

  1. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Two SSI Payments in December 2025: What You Need to Know

    Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive two payments in December 2025. This article explains why, when to expect payments, and the impact of the 2026 COLA.

  3. November 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  4. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    White House Shooting Suspect: Ex-CIA Afghan & National Guard Attack

  5. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Chicago: Manhunt After Shots Fired at Border Patrol in Little Village

  6. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    U.S. State Dept. Revokes 80,000 Visas in 2025: Student Visas Surge

  7. October 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  8. Sun

    News: Election · United States

    Hakeem Jeffries on ‘Rigged Elections’ vs. Election Denial

  9. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order