Jeffries elected first Black leader of a congressional caucus

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House Democrats on Wednesday officially elected New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as the next minority leader by unanimous consent, making him the first Black lawmaker to lead a congressional party caucus.  Jeffries’ new role won’t start until January when the new Congress is sworn in and Republicans take control of the House. His No. 1 […]
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