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Coverage dated November 4, 2026 to November 5, 2026

Brooklyn leaders Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer poised to hold top posts in Washington

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The midterms shifted the balance of power in DC and place Brooklyn Democrats Jeffries and Schumer in positions of national leadership.

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  1. Bloomberg

    New York's Jeffries, Schumer Poised to Take on Trump While Fighting for Survival (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are poised to become the first congressional leaders from the same state since the 1950s. But their big moment comes with big questions.

  2. ABC 7 New York

    Brooklyn leaders Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer poised to hold top posts in Washington (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    The midterms shifted the balance of power in DC and place Brooklyn Democrats Jeffries and Schumer in positions of national leadership.

  3. Latin Times

    Democrats Face Leadership Votes as Jeffries, Clark and Schumer Seek Top Congressional Posts (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    Following Democrats' projected victories in both chambers, Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark and Chuck Schumer are positioning themselves to lead the party through the next Congress.

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