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Hakeem Jeffries poised to become first Black House speaker

New York Democrat Hakeem Jeffries would be second in line for presidency and aims to focus on affordability and accountability.

Nov 4, 2026, 5:40 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Politics Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat from New York, is set to become the first Black speaker of the House, NPR Politics reported.

If he assumes the role, Jeffries would be second in the presidential line of succession, following the vice president.

Jeffries has pledged to prioritize issues such as affordability and to hold the administration accountable during his tenure as speaker.

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