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

NPR News·November 4, 2026·1 min read

Hakeem Jeffries is poised 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, signaling a shift in House leadership priorities.

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