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Hakeem Jeffries on the Verge of Historic Leadership Amidst Shifting Political Landscape in U.S. Midterms

Hakeem Jeffries on the Verge of Historic Leadership Amidst Shifting Political Landscape in U.S. Midterms

US midterms: Hakeem Jeffries poised to become Speaker of US House of Representatives
US midterms: Hakeem Jeffries poised to become Speaker of US House of Representatives

As speaker, Jeffries would preside over a majority that will be sworn in the first week of January.

Hakeem Jeffries poised to become first Black Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives
Hakeem Jeffries poised to become first Black Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives

As Speaker, Mr. Jeffries, representing a New York ​City congressional district, would preside over a majority that will be sworn in the first week of January, taking the reins from Republicans...

U.S. midterm elections 2026 LIVE: Donald Trump congratulates Democrats on victory, says Iran war played role
U.S. midterm elections 2026 LIVE: Donald Trump congratulates Democrats on victory, says Iran war played role

The Democrats' midterm election win puts Hakeem Jeffries in line to become the first Black speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats ‘on the brink’ of taking control of US House as midterm exit polls show anti-Trump trend
Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats ‘on the brink’ of taking control of US House as midterm exit polls show anti-Trump trend

Democrats express confidence in reclaiming the US House as exit polls highlight voter concerns over inflation, Iran war and Trump's immigration policies.

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