Politics
Hakeem Jeffries on track to become first Black US House speaker
November 4, 2026 at 07:05 AM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 2 hours
Hakeem Jeffries is on track to be elected US House speaker in January, which would make him the first Black speaker in American history.
- Jeffries said Americans have spoken and his party will work to meet their aspirations and hold officials accountable for corruption in the country.
- Jeffries said Americans are "rightly frustrated" and want "dramatic change," previewing his party's agenda for 2027.
- Jeffries faces skepticism from incoming Democratic socialists and the party's activist wing over his positions on healthcare and Israel.