Hakeem Jeffries Poised to Become First Black US House Speaker
Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader in the US House, is poised to become the first Black Speaker of the House of Representatives. Several outlets report he is on track to make this historic move, which would mark a first for the country's lower chamber.
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Context: The House speaker presides over the lower chamber of Congress and is elected by its members. The speaker is also next in line for the presidency after the vice president.
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