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  "id": 18090971,
  "title": "Hakeem Jeffries poised to become speaker of US House of Representatives",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/hakeem-jeffries-poised-to-become-speaker-of-us-house-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T08:18:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/11/1570666/hakeem-jeffries-poised-become-speaker-us-house-representatives"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Democrats' strong showing in the midterm elections has placed Hakeem Jeffries in line to become the first Black speaker of the US House of Representatives. As speaker, Jeffries would preside over a majority that will be sworn in at the start of January, succeeding Republicans who have controlled the House for the past four years. Jeffries, elected from a New York City congressional district, faces the challenge of bridging the gap between his party's moderates and more progressive members. During his victory speech, Jeffries vowed to reverse spending cuts to Medicaid and pass legislation addressing economic concerns. He also pledged to investigate the Trump administration's dealings with corporations. With votes still being counted, the exact size of the Democratic majority in the House is uncertain. The newly elected House Democrats will meet to select a speaker in the coming weeks, with Jeffries facing no serious opposition. He aims to balance progressive policies with the need for bipartisan support on key issues like Social Security, Medicaid, and immigration.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: The Democrats’ midterm election win puts Hakeem Jeffries in line to become the first Black speaker of the US House of Representatives, with the dual challenge of opposing President Donald Trump while bridging the gap between his party’s moderates and its more vocal progressives.",
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    "Hakeem Jeffries poised to become first Black House speaker",
    "Democrats expect to control House after midterm elections",
    "Jeffries aims to balance progressive policies with bipartisan support"
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        "outlet": "Kyiv Post",
        "title": "Democrats Win US House, Hakeem Jeffries Poised to Become First Black Speaker",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/democrats-win-us-house-hakeem-jeffries-poised-to-become-first-black",
        "published": "2026-11-04T04:05:16.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries hails midterm victory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/house-democratic-leader-hakeem-jeffries-hails-midterm-victory",
        "published": "2026-11-04T06:26:19.000Z"
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        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "REPLAY - US midterms: \"Today begins the Great American comeback\" (Hakeem Jeffries)",
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        "published": "2026-11-04T06:44:47.000Z"
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        "outlet": "NPR",
        "title": "House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries declares \"America is back\"",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/house-democratic-leader-hakeem-jeffries-declares-america-is-back",
        "published": "2026-11-04T06:50:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Hakeem Jeffries set to become US House speaker amid Democrats victory in midterm elections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/hakeem-jeffries-set-to-become-us-house-speaker-amid-democrats-victory",
        "published": "2026-11-04T08:14:51.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Hakeem Jeffries poised to become speaker of US House of Representatives",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/hakeem-jeffries-poised-to-become-speaker-of-us-house-of-18094743",
        "published": "2026-11-04T08:26:42.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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