Hakeem Jeffries, in Line to Become House Speaker, Promises Bold Agenda
The man in line to be the first Black speaker is a reserved moderate seen by activists on the left as too timid to take on President Trump. He says he’s “strongly positioned” to get things done.
Covered by 2 sources from United States. First reported by The New York Times ·
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Hakeem Jeffries, in Line to Become House Speaker, Promises Bold Agenda
The man in line to be the first Black speaker is a reserved moderate seen by activists on the left as too timid to take on President Trump. He says he’s “strongly positioned” to get things done.
How Democrats will try to end Trump's tariffs
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., who is likely the next House speaker, has made clear that ending President Trump's tariffs is one of Democrats' top priorities.
Coverage details
2 outlets from United States are covering this story: The New York Times and CNBC. The New York Times published it first, on November 8, 2026; the last outlet to join was CNBC, 3 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Become House Speaker, Hakeem Jeffries and Trump.
