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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

    SSI Recipients: Two Payments in December 2025 Explained

    Understanding the SSI payment schedule for December 2025: discover why Supplemental Security Income recipients will get two payments, including January 2026's benefit.

  3. November 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  4. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Rahmanullah Lakanwal: White House Shooting Suspect & Terror Probe

  5. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Manhunt Underway for Gunman Who Shot at Federal Agents in Chicago

  6. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    US Revokes 80,000+ Visas in 2025 Under Trump Administration

  7. October 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  8. Sun

    News: Election · California

    Hakeem Jeffries on ‘Election Rigging’ Claims & Gerrymandering Debate

  9. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order