More than a week after the general election, Republicans have cemented their majority in the House of Representatives — meaning Republicans will control the

And yet, Hakeem Jeffries, in line to make history as the first Black speaker of the House, says he is choosing to stay calm, as Democrats work to wrest control of the chaotic U.S. House from Republicans.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), a fierce critic of President-elect Trump, congratulated him Thursday, emphasizing that Democrats respect the will of the voters and won’t challenge the results.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his new book, The ABCs of Democracy, and what's next for Democrats after election losses.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday conceded to his members that Democrats are unlikely to win back the House and took responsibility for the outcome, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The Democratic leader's comments to a closed-door caucus meeting come after several House progressives told Axios they would like him to answer for the election outcome.