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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.
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November 2025
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News: Politics · United States
Social Security COLA 2026: 2.8% Increase Announced
The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% COLA increase for 2026. Learn what this means for your monthly payments and other key financial adjustments.
October 2025
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News: Politics · United States
Shutdown May Delay 2026 Social Security COLA Announcement