Politics● LowNov 4 · Nov 4, 2026, 10:00 AM
Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House
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As speaker, the New York Democrat would be second in the presidential line of succession, after the vice president. He has vowed to focus on affordability and holding the administration accountable.
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