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Sara Phillips

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Sara Phillips is a senior national politics reporter for Times Media Service, based in the Washington bureau. Phillips covers national politics and policy, including federal government decisions and how those decisions affect Americans across the country. Phillips holds a master's degree in public policy and grew up in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Stories by Sara Phillips

2 stories

  1. November 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Sun

    News: Government

    Social Security Benefits Increase 2.8% for 2026 COLA

    Social Security and SSI beneficiaries will see a 2.8% benefit increase in 2026. Get the full scoop on monthly payment boosts, new earnings limits, and taxable maximums.

  3. October 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  4. Sun

    News: Government

    Government Shutdown & 2026 Social Security COLA Delay Explained