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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: Schedule & COLA Explained

    SSI recipients: Expect two payments in December 2025! Learn why your January 2026 benefit arrives early on Dec 31 and what it means for your budget.

  3. November 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  4. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    National Guard Shot Near White House in DC; Suspect Held

  5. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

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

  6. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    US State Dept. Revokes 80K+ Visas in 2025, Including 8K Student Visas

  7. October 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  8. Sun

    News: Election · United States

    Hakeem Jeffries Election Claims: Rigging vs. Denial Debate

  9. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Federal Courts Reject Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order