Democrat Hakeem Jeffries poised to make history as the first Black speaker of the House
The projected majority would give Democrats control of House committees and set up investigations into the Trump administration.
- Representative Hakeem Jeffries moved closer to making history on Tuesday as Democrats were projected to regain control of the House, positioning the Brooklyn congressman to become the first Black speaker when the new Congress convenes in January.
- Jeffries has led House Democrats since 2023, rising through the ranks via his strategic skill on the House Judiciary Committee and gaining national prominence during the Trump-era by prosecuting the case against Trump during his 2020 Senate impeachment trial.
- Democrats outlined an ambitious agenda for their first 100 days, prioritizing reversal of Republican Medicaid cuts and extension of expired Affordable Care Act tax credits, while also challenging Trump's tariffs and seeking an end to the U.S. war in Iran.
- Facing President Donald Trump, who recently coined himself "Mr. Veto," Democrats expect limited cooperation and intend to use their House majority to conduct oversight investigations into the president, his family, and administration officials regarding allegations of corruption.
- Internal challenges loom for Jeffries, including resistance from long-serving members regarding proposed stock-trading bans, as he must satisfy a restive electorate desiring big swings while avoiding political overreach that could cost Democrats seats in two years.
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The Independent (US)Hakeem Jeffries set to make history as first Black speaker and confront Trump
Hakeem Jeffries set to become US House speaker amid Democrats victory in midterm elections
As speaker, 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.
After the success in the Senate, the US Democrats also won the majority in the House of Representatives in the Midterms. Democratic faction leader Jeffries exclaimed: "America is back." He became the first black speaker of the House of Representatives.
REPLAY - US midterms: "Today begins the Great American comeback" (Hakeem Jeffries)
The top Democrat in the US House of Representatives vowed Tuesday he would use his expected majority to go after corruption, in an election when alleged grift by President Donald Trump has been top of voters' minds. "We're going to bring accountability to those who have visited unprecedented corruption on this country," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is on track to become speaker of the House in the new Congress, told supporters.
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