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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

5 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

    Some Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive two payments in December 2025. This guide explains why the January 2026 payment is early and clarifies it's not an extra benefit.

  3. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  4. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    National Guard Shooting: Afghan Evacuee with CIA Ties Suspect

  5. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Manhunt in Chicago: Gunman Fires at Federal Agents in Little Village

  6. October 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  7. Sun

    News: Election · United States

    Hakeem Jeffries on “Rigged Elections” & Redistricting Battle

  8. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Appeals Court Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Order