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Democrats Win House Control, Positioning Hakeem Jeffries for Historic Speakership

The Democratic majority puts Jeffries in line to become the first Black House speaker, with investigations and a January transfer of control now on the horizon.

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Democrats win House majority after all 435 seats contested

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Jeffries declares America is back after House victory

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Jeffries vows pursuit of those enriching themselves

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Democrats signal investigations as oversight leader issues warning

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