Debbie Wasserman Schultz supported Hakeem Jeffries' bid to become the next Speaker of the House.
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Updated Aug 31
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What happened
Debbie Wasserman Schultz supported Hakeem Jeffries' bid to become the next Speaker of the House.
Who's involved
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Part of
Hakeem Jeffries is favored to become the next Speaker of the House, while the Senate maintains its requirement of a two-thirds majority for conviction.Also in this story
- Hakeem Jeffries held a shadow hearing in Rochester, while Trump's efforts requiring photo ID are stalled in the Senate.
- Hakeem Jeffries seeks to elevate to speakership while supporting Shri Thanedar against Donald Trump and working with Katherine Clark.
- Primaries took place in New York City, and Hakeem Jeffries is spearheading a redistricting drive to win control.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez publicly backed Hakeem Jeffries for the Speaker of the House, while facing criticism from peers like Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker.
The entities involved
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz
U.S. Representative from Florida
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Hakeem Jeffries
American politician (born 1970)
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- Hakeem Jeffries is reportedly seeking to emulate Nancy Pelosi's disciplined approach while managing dissension within the Democratic ranks.
- Political figures including Hakeem Jeffries, Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, and Josh Shapiro engaged in campaign support and ideological discussions.