US Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as first Black congressional party leader

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Hakeem Jeffries was elected on Wednesday to become the Democratic Party's top leader in the U.S. House of Representatives beginning in January, making him the first Black American to hold such a high-ranking position in Congress.

Published 2 months ago · Washington, United States

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Times of India

Democrats pick Hakeem Jeffries to replace Nancy Pelosi as party leader

US News: WASHINGTON: House Democrats officially elected Hakeem Jeffries as party leader, replacing Nancy Pelosi.

2 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

Hakeem Jeffries: What to expect from the man who'll replace Nancy Pelosi as House Speaker

Some on the left of the Democratic Party may be less than pleased with the choice of Hakeem Jeffries.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Hakeem Jeffries Wins Historic Bid to Lead House Democrats After Nancy Pelosi

Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress at a pivotal time as long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her team step aside next year

2 months ago·India

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Reuters

U.S. House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as first Black party leader

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as first Black leader in Congress

New York congressman will assume role of minority leader early next year, inheriting position held for decades by Pelosi

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

U.S. House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as first Black party leader

Hakeem Jeffries was unanimously elected on Wednesday to become the Democratic Party's top leader in the U.S. House of Representatives beginning in January, making him the first Black American to hold such a high-ranking position in Congress.

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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