Hakeem Jeffries set to become first Black House Speaker

Democrat Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black Speaker of the House after his party regained the majority, positioning him as a key opponent to President Donald Trump in his final two years in office. The 56-year-old New Yorker, who has risen steadily since 2012, is known for a cautious, consensus-building style that contrasts with predecessor Nancy Pelosi. He faces challenges uniting progressives while countering Trump, whom he fiercely opposes. Jeffries, dubbed "the Barack of Brooklyn" for his oratory, previously set a House record with an 8-hour speech against Trump's tax plan. He now leads a 100-day agenda focused on lowering living costs and oversight.