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Hakeem Jeffries poised to become first black Speaker of US House after Democrats sweep midterms
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- Hakeem Jeffries is expected to lead Democrats’ new House majority when the next Congress convenes in January 2027, making him the first black Speaker.
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Nov 4, 2026 · Updated 11/4/2026, 11:13:00 AM · Reported with: Hindustan Times World
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