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Robert Newport
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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.
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December 2025
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News: Government
Two SSI Payments in December 2025: What Recipients Need to Know
Why are some SSI recipients getting two payments in December 2025? It's not a bonus, but an early January 2026 payment. Learn how the SSA schedule creates extra checks.
November 2025
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