Jeffries poised for House speaker role amid Democratic internal pushback
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is on the verge of becoming the first Black Speaker of the US House of Representatives after Democrats won a decisive midterm victory. The New York congressman would take on one of the most powerful roles in Washington if he secures the post, placing him at the centre of his party's effort to confront President Donald Trump over the next two years. But the path to the speakership is not fully settled, with some Democrats questioning whether he best represents the party's direction.The immediate dispute is being driven by a split inside the Democratic caucus... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 14:30 LONDON
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