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House Democrats Speak

Hakeem Jeffries, who is in line to become the first Black speaker, said his caucus would be a check on President Trump.

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Representative Hakeem Jeffries, expected to be the next House speaker, said his party would focus on affordability after a remarkable power shift in Congress. President Trump, speaking at the White House, focused on his renovation projects, not the midterms.

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House Democrats Speak

Hakeem Jeffries, who is in line to become the first Black speaker, said his caucus would be a check on President Trump.