Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House

A local news story from the U.S., reported by NPR News.

Local News · the U.S. · November 4, 2026

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As speaker, the New York Democrat would be second in the presidential line of succession, after the vice president. He has vowed to focus on affordability and holding the administration accountable.

Reported by NPR News, November 4, 2026. Read the full story at NPR News →

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