Hakeem Jeffries promises ‘affordability’ focus after Democratic midterm win

After Democrats’ victory in the US midterm elections, Hakeem Jeffries called the result an “American tsunami” and said his party would control both chambers of Congress. He expects Democrats to win at least 255 House seats once counting is complete. Jeffries, set to become the first Black Speaker of the House in January, promised to make affordability a priority and said Democrats would focus on governing rather than seeking revenge against Donald Trump and his allies.