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House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as first Black leader in Congress

New York congressman will assume role of minority leader early next year, inheriting position held for decades by Pelosi

The Guardian - US

Fred Ross Jr.: An Appreciation

An innovative organizer for three unions, Ross also challenged U.S. policy toward Central America.

Capital & Main

House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as Congress’ first Black party leader

WASHINGTON — House Democrats tapped Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York on Wednesday to lead them in the next Congress, and elected California Rep. Pete Aguilar of California as House Democratic Caucus chair.

Los Angeles Times

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Jeffries elected first Black leader of a congressional caucus

WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Wednesday officially elected New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as their next leader by unanimous consent, making him the first Black lawmaker to lead a congressional party caucus.

Tribune News Service

House Democrats nominate Hakeem Jeffries to replace Pelosi as first Black party leader in Congress

Jeffries will replace House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as Democratic leader.

The Independent UK

Hakeem Jeffries makes history as first Black leader of a party in Congress

"This is a moment of transition," Jeffries told reporters.

Axios

Who is Jimmy Lai? The Hong Kong newspaper owner's upcoming show trial is symbolic of the struggle with the mainland and its values

Amid the widespread anti-zero-COVID protests in mainland China, political and judicial persecution in Hong Kong continues in the criminal court, where key pro-democracy figures and journalists are facing national security trials that could result in life in jail.

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How Biden is navigating his rocky relationship with McCarthy

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, addressing a postelection gathering of congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday, said he hoped he could work with Congress on funding the government, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times

He was Pelosi’s fiercest spokesman. What’s next for Drew Hammill? - Roll Call

Keeping up with Nancy Pelosi hasn’t been easy. Now it’s the end of an era for her staff, as the speaker lets other Democrats take the lead.

Roll Call

Next generation: Hakeem Jeffries set to lead House Democrats

House Democrats are poised to usher in a new generation of leaders

The Independent UK

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected as leader of the House Democrats

Jeffries will replace Rep. Nancy Pelosi as the top elected Democratic leader. He represents a generational shift and faces challenges in a GOP House in January.

WEKU

Jeffries elected first Black leader of a congressional caucus - Roll Call

Elected Democratic leader by his colleagues, New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries said retaking House control in 2024 is a top priority.

Roll Call

US sees China’s aggression toward Taiwan as new normal since Pelosi visit

The US expects China to keep up the more aggressive behaviour toward Taiwan it began during a visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a senior Pentagon official said in unveiling the department’s latest assessment of the country’s military might.

Bangkok Post

Congress prepares to take up bill preventing rail strike

Congress is moving swiftly to prevent a looming U.S. rail workers strike

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Tribune News Service

US sees China’s aggression toward Taiwan as new normal since Pelosi visit

WASHINGTON — The U.S. expects China to keep up the more aggressive behavior toward Taiwan it began during a visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a senior Pentagon official said in unveiling the department’s latest assessment of the country’s military might.

Tribune News Service

Brooklyn’s Rep. Hakeem Jeffries expected to make history leading House Democrats

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a son of Brooklyn, is expected to be elected Wednesday as the leader of the House Democrats, less than a decade after the former state lawmaker first arrived on Capitol Hill.

Tribune News Service

Democrats compete to do ‘unglamorous’ work in House leadership posts

WASHINGTON — With promises to do “hard, unglamorous” work, help colleagues connect with constituents and navigate an ever changing media landscape, House Democrats are competing for open posts in the party’s leadership.

Tribune News Service

House, Senate negotiators set to meet on omnibus funding

WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders and top appropriators are set to meet as early as Wednesday to work through differences on a potential omnibus spending agreement, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Tuesday.

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The Guardian - US

Congress expected to impose contract on US railroad workers to avert strike

Citing ‘catastrophic’ risk to US economy, Nancy Pelosi announces impending vote to bind unions to September negotiations

Roll Call

Amid talk of generational change, Democrats eye committee leaders - Roll Call

House and Senate Democrats are weighing rule changes that would set limits for serving as committee leaders.

Fortune

Elon Musk wants to end Apple’s App Store dominance. He’ll need help from Washington

Congress has the power to address Musk’s valid complaints about the app store duopoly.

WEKU

Biden urges Congress to avert a rail strike

President Biden warned that congressional action was likely needed to avert a rail strike. His remarks came as bipartisan House and Senate leaders met to talk about legislative priorities.

Roll Call

Democrats compete to do ‘unglamorous’ work in House leadership posts - Roll Call

With top jobs settled, Democrats are vying for roles in the next Congress that include party messaging and managing the caucus.

Roll Call

House, Senate negotiators set to meet on omnibus funding - Roll Call

The prospects of a lame-duck omnibus remain murky as Republicans and Democrats have not reached a topline spending agreement.

Salon

Hakeem Jeffries: No upgrade on Pelosi

Incoming Democratic leader is 30 years younger than Nancy Pelosi. But in style and substance, he's the old guard

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