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Historic: House Democrats Elect NY Rep. As Leader, First Black Person To Head Party In Congress
History has been made after House Democrats elected New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries as their leader, marking the first time a Black person will lead a party in either chamber of Congress. The move came in a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning, Nov. 30, CNN reports. Earlier Report: NY Congressman Seen As Favorite To Become Dems' Congressional Leader After Pelosi Departure Jeffries, the caucus chair who represents New York’s 8th Congressional District covering eastern Brooklyn and southwestern Queens, was unopposed in running for leader, the outlet reports. The 52-ye…
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Most Americans Blame Trump For Deadly Capitol Hill Riot, Coup Attempt, Poll Finds
Americans are nearly unanimous in opposition to the Wednesday, Jan. 6 attack on the United States Capitol, and about three-quarters said Donald Trump bears some responsibility for the violence, according to a new poll. But when only Republicans are considered, there's higher approval for the actions of the outgoing president - an illustration of a deep schism in American politics. Released Friday, Jan. 15, the ABC News/Washington Post poll found about 90 percent of Americans are opposed to the Jan. 6 attempted coup at the Capitol Building. The riot forced politicians and staff to shelt…