Democrats won control of the U.S. Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, putting Hakeem Jeffries in line to become the first Black speaker of the House. 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.
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