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Sahil Kapur

National Politics Reporter at NBC News

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Some Democrats don’t expect to fill a Supreme Court vacancy under Trump

Democrats need a net gain of four seats to capture the Senate. If they get it, they’d control what happens in a vacancy, as Justice Samuel Alito admits he has thought about retirement.
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Senate Democrats block Husted-led bill on data centers, calling it ...

The bill aims to prevent data centers from spiking local utility costs. Republicans accused Democrats of playing political games, noting the bill passed the House 417-3.
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Republican candidates highlight healthcare in 2026, battling voter ...

According to the latest NBC News poll, voters trust Democrats over Republicans on healthcare by 22 points. Three Republican strategists say the GOP is trying to narrow the advantage.
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House passes Russia sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham, sendin...

The legislation, which passed the Senate last month, would target Russia’s energy sector by punishing the largest buyers of its oil and gas to slash revenues Russia uses to attack Ukraine.
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Kimi Antonelli wins Formula 1 race in Madrid to establish a dominan...

The 20-year-old Italian now has an 81-point advantage in the standings after inheriting the lead Sunday when an unlucky “virtual safety car” cost Lando Norris.
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Trump’s $5,000 promise: Familiar, costly and impractical, experts say

Legal experts, economists and even Trump’s fellow Republicans say the plan faces a bevy of practical obstacles and long odds in Congress.
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Democrats vow aggressive investigations into Trump ‘corruption’ and...

Rep. Robert Garcia would most likely chair the Oversight Committee, while Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., is in line to chair the Judiciary Committee. Here’s how they would use that power.
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House Democrats block constitutional amendment to lock Supreme Cour...

The Republican-led resolution, which requires two-thirds support in the House and the Senate, is a response to increasing openness among Democrats to expand the court.
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House passes short-term funding bill to prevent a shutdown before t...

The legislation, which already passed the Senate, now goes to President Donald Trump to become law, checking off the main item on Congress’ to-do list ahead of the midterms.
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House returns after five weeks away with a top priority: Avoid a go...

The Republican-controlled chamber plans to vote on a bill to prevent a shutdown before the November election. It may also vote on censuring a Republican and Russia sanctions.
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Trump-backed House candidate removes mentions of the president from...

Ralph Alvarado once called himself an “America First fighter” and a “vocal supporter” of Trump on his site. Now he’s highlighting his “independent leadership.”
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Trump’s trade war with Canada imperils 2026 Republicans running in ...

From Susan Collins in Maine to Mike Rogers in Michigan, the escalating U.S. clash with a key economic ally threatens higher costs at home — and political challenges for GOP candidates.
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Trump, the ‘fertilization president,’ promised to make IVF free. Wh...

On the campaign trail, Trump made big promises about IVF, but expanding access isn’t on the agenda for Republicans in Congress. Advocates say they’re still waiting.
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Trump’s super fans are torn on Darline Graham ahead of key GOP Sena...

As Trump rallied Friday evening for the appointed senator seeking a six-year term, it was clear she hadn’t won over some segments of the MAGA base who could be decisive.
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America’s borrowing costs are surging. Washington is shrugging.

The national debt now totals $40 trillion, or about 123% of the gross domestic product, as it’s getting costlier to pay down. Few politicians are eager to confront the issue.
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Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia and Iran named for late Sen....

The legislation is part of a deal reached by senators aimed at helping Ukraine by cutting off funds for “Putin’s war machine.”
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Troy Jackson launches his first general election ad in Maine Senate...

The seven-figure ad campaign highlights the Democrat’s background as a labor organizer and attacks GOP Sen. Susan Collins. It’s slated to begin running next week.
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Democratic Senate candidates pursue a new strategy in rural states:...

Democrats have withdrawn in Nebraska and Idaho to boost independents against GOP incumbents. Democrats in Montana and South Dakota face pressure to follow suit.
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As Republicans invite him to defect, Fetterman wonders if Democrats...

“If the Democratic caucus doesn’t want me, they could just let me know,” a frustrated Fetterman told NBC News, lamenting “the very anti-Israel party that we’re becoming.”
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Mitch McConnell releases health update, saying he’s not ready to re...

Mitch McConnell releases health update, saying he’s not ready to return to work yet
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Trump’s primetime speech fails to unlock votes to pass the SAVE Ame...

The speech didn’t fundamentally change the dynamic, multiple Republican senators on both ends of the debate told NBC News.