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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

9 stories

  1. August 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  2. Mon

    Explainer · Politics · Florida

    Rashida Tlaib rally shifts locations after Florida venue cites security concerns

    Florida attendees and voters faced sudden venue changes after a South Florida business canceled a rally featuring U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib.

  3. July 2026

    2 stories: 1 explainer, 1 news story

  4. Wed

    Explainer · Politics · California

    What Ruby Rippey says in her Vanity Fair essay about Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris and the 2007 San Francisco scandal

  5. Wed

    News: Politics · World

    Trump says he will fly old Air Force One back to Washington, cites Iran threat

  6. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  7. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Social Security: Two SSI Payments Arrive December 2025

  8. November 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  9. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · Washington DC

    White House Shooting: Afghan National With US Ties Arrested

  10. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · Illinois

    Manhunt in Chicago After Shots Fired at Border Patrol Agents

  11. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Admin Revokes 80,000 Visas in US Amid Crackdown

    Explore why the Trump administration revoked 80,000 nonimmigrant visas for criminal offenses & dissent. Get the full details on student visa cancellations & enforcement.

  12. October 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  13. Sun

    News: Election · United States

    Hakeem Jeffries Alleges GOP “Rigging” Midterm Elections

  14. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Appeals Court Again Rules Against Trump on Birthright Citizenship