FIRST Black Speaker?! Jeffries Launches His Bid

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FIRST Black Speaker?! Jeffries Launches His Bid https://newsplusglobe.org/ Hakeem Jeffries has launched his bid to become Speaker of the US House, and if he wins the gavel in January he would be the first Black Speaker in American history. The House Democratic leader announced his candidacy after Democrats won back the House, telling colleagues he humbly requests their support — with aides saying no serious challenger is in sight. #BreakingNews #WorldNews #NewsPlusGlobe #HakeemJeffries #Speaker #House #Midterms #Election2026 #HistoryMade

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00:00Hakeem Jeffries just launched his bid to become Speaker of the House, a first America has never seen.

00:05The House Democratic leader announced his candidacy on Wednesday, after Democrats won back the House.

00:11If he wins the gavel in January, he would be the first black Speaker in American history.

00:17Jeffries, of New York City, took over as House Democratic leader after Nancy Pelosi stepped down.

00:23As Speaker, he would run the 435-member House, second in line to the presidency.

00:30His words to colleagues were humble. He wrote, I humbly request your support.

00:36Democratic aides say no serious challenger is in sight.

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00:53Hakeem Jeffries just launched his bid to become Speaker of the House, a first America has never seen.

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