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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries declares "America is back" November 4, 20261:50 AM ET

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Claudia Grisales

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) greets volunteers during an election night watch party in Washington, DC on Nov. 3, 2026. After Tuesday's victories by Democrats, Jeffries is on track to become the next Speaker of the House. Tom Brenner/Getty Images hide caption

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In energized remarks before supporters, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said his party will deliver "transformational change" when they take control of Congress after voters fueled a blue wave that will upend President Trump's second term and the GOP agenda.