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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

    Find out why some Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will receive two payments in December 2025, including the advanced January 2026 benefit with the new COLA.

  3. November 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  4. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Rahmanullah Lakanwal Identified in White House Shooting

  5. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Chicago Manhunt: Gunman Fires at Border Patrol in Little Village

  6. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    US Revokes 80,000+ Visas Under Trump Admin: Student Crackdown

  7. October 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  8. Sun

    News: Election · United States

    Hakeem Jeffries on “Rigged” 2026 Midterms & Gerrymandering

  9. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    US Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order