Sahil Kapur

Senior National Political Reporter

I'm a reporter for NBC News covering Capitol Hill, elections and the intersection of politics and public policy in Washington. I've reported on multiple presidential elections, countless legislative battles in Congress, leadership races and consequential investigations. I've also covered the dynamics between the White House and Capitol Hill under trifectas and periods of divided government. I write for NBCNews.com and appear regularly on MSNBC and NBC News Now.

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I'm a reporter for NBC News covering Capitol Hill, elections and the intersection of politics and public policy in Washington. I've reported on multiple presidential elections, countless legislative battles in Congress, leadership races and consequential investigations. I've also covered the dynamics between the White House and Capitol Hill under trifectas and periods of divided government. I write for NBCNews.com and appear regularly on MSNBC and NBC News Now.

Do you have a news tip you want to share with our journalists? Visit NBC News Tips to learn more.

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2d ago

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Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson shoot down millionaire tax hike

Some Republicans had debated breaking from party orthodoxy by allowing taxes to go up on wealthy Americans to help pay for a massive bill for Trump's agenda.

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Congress

2d ago

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Longtime Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin won't seek re-election in 2026

The second-ranking Senate Democrat will retire after a decadeslong career representing Illinois in Congress.

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Formula 1

5d ago

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Formula 1

Oscar Piastri takes lead in F1 championship battle after winning in Saudi Arabia

Oscar Piastri took the lead in the Formula 1 driver standings Sunday after he beat four-time world champion Max Verstappen in an intense race in Saudi Arabia.

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Immigration

8d ago

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Immigration

Abrego Garcia's deportation case exposes a rift among Democrats over how to take on Trump

WASHINGTON — A controversial deportation case has opened up a rift within the Democratic Party over how aggressively to go after President Donald Trump on an issue that has been one of his biggest political strengths.

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Congress

10d ago

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Republicans reconsider their commitment to tax cuts for the rich in Trump agenda bill

The unexpected debate has emerged as GOP lawmakers look for ways to pay for their massive budget bill and as the party's electoral coalition shifts.

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Congress

16d ago

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House Republicans punt on budget vote for Trump's agenda as conservative rebels dig in

GOP leaders failed to win over enough holdouts, forcing them to delay their planned vote on the budget blueprint Wednesday evening.

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Congress

18d ago

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House Republican leaders struggle to corral votes for Senate budget plan to advance Trump's agenda

President Donald Trump is set to meet with some of the House GOP budget holdouts at the White House as Speaker Mike Johnson eyes a vote this week.

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Trump tariffs

18d ago

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Trump tariffs

Trump holds firm on tariffs as the White House looks for ways to calm nervous allies

Trump sees an opportunity to “change the fabric” of the U.S. with his sprawling plan to institute new global tariffs,while cracks form in his political coalition.

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Congress

21d ago

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Congress

Some House Republicans voice opposition to the Senate's newly adopted budget for Trump's agenda

Despite the successful vote, the preceding debate revealed intra-party divisions over key issues like Medicaid, tax-cut strategy and the debt, which complicate the task ahead.

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Congress

22d ago

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GOP concerns about tax cut strategy and Medicaid loom over Senate budget

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans managed to proceed to debate their massive budget plan Thursday night, but not before an unexpected delay caused by some of their own who have concerns about their strategy on tax cuts and potential cuts to Medicaid.

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Trump tariffs

22d ago

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Trump tariffs

Trump's tariffs rollout beset by confusion, uncertainty and mixed messages

Trump has fulfilled a campaign promise to unleash sweeping tariffs, which has sparked fears of a global trade war and prompted a question: What's his endgame?