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

Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House following a decisive victory for House Democrats in the midterms. As speaker, he will serve second in the presidential line of succession. Jeffries, a veteran lawmaker, stressed that Congress must deliver dramatic change to put the American people first. He has stated his focus is lowering costs for Americans while managing internal party divisions regarding progressive policy.