Democrat leaders hail midterm election success
The top Democrats in the two chambers of US Congress have been hailing their party’s resounding victory in the midterms. Hakeem Jeffries is set to become House Speaker with Chuck Schumer set for the post of Senate Majority Leader when Democrats take control from January.
Published On 4 Nov 2026
Source: Al Jazeera English
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