Afghanistan, Nov. 4 -- Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader in the US House of Representatives, is poised to become the chamber's next speaker after Democrats secured a majority in the midterm elections.
If elected, Jeffries would make history as the first Black American to serve as speaker of the House, one of the most powerful positions in the US government. Reuters reported on Wednesday, November 4, that his party's victory has put him on course for the role.
However, he must first secure the support of a majority of House members in a formal vote when the new Congress convenes in January.
The speaker is the leader of the House and stands second in the presidential line of succession, after the vice-president. The position also carr...