Watch · November 4, 2026
Hakeem Jeffries says 'the great American comeback' begins as House Republicans look past Mike Johnson, and Mark Meadows says Jim Jordan will run for leader
- From the LeftCBS News: A triumphant Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) declared, "America is back" in remarks shortly before 11:30 p.m., in Washington, D.C. "Today begins the great American comeback," said the House minority leader, who is now poised to become the first Black House speaker. Jeffries vowed
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- CenterSemafor: "He was never a media guy ... He's an inside player, and that's what legislative leaders fundamentally are. He seems like he's been a pretty effective one, which, of course, he's about to be massively tested." @semaforben gives his assessment of Rep. Hakeem Jeffries:
Grade: C (76/100). Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
- From the RightNewsmax: Mark Meadows says Jim Jordan is running for GOP leader, praising his conservative record and experience in Judiciary and congressional oversight. @MarkMeadows @E_D_Hill @Glasgow_Jon
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