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Hakeem Jeffries Set to Make History as the First Black Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

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Hakeem Jeffries Set to Make History as the First Black Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

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

The Hindu

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...

Hakeem Jeffries poised to become first black Speaker of US House after Democrats sweep midterms

Hindustan Times

Hakeem Jeffries poised to become first black Speaker of US House after Democrats sweep midterms

Hakeem Jeffries is expected to lead Democrats’ new House majority when the next Congress convenes in January 2027, making him the first black Speaker.

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

The Straits Times

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.

Trump's New Challenger? Hakeem Jeffries Set To Make History As First Black House Speaker

NEWS18

Trump's New Challenger? Hakeem Jeffries Set To Make History As First Black House Speaker

Hakeem Jeffries received loud cheers of "Speaker! Speaker!" at the Democrats' election watch party in Washington.

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