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Democrats Projected to Win Control of US House

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What the sources say, in brief

According to Bloomberg, Democrats are projected to take control of the US House from Republicans in Tuesday's midterm elections, citing Decision Desk HQ. Bloomberg reported that Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is expected to become the next House Speaker and would be the first African American to hold the post. NPR Politics reported that House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark said Democrats are on track to win control of the House tonight, in an interview with Ailsa Chang about the midterm elections. The sources agree on the central outcome, and the event is not marked as developing.

Key points

  • Bloomberg reported Democrats are projected to take control of the US House from Republicans in Tuesday's midterm elections.
  • Bloomberg, citing Decision Desk HQ, said the projection came from that outlet.
  • Bloomberg reported Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is expected to become the next House Speaker.
  • NPR Politics reported House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark said Democrats are on track to win control of the House tonight.

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Who is covering it

  1. Bloomberg Politics United States Democrats Projected to Win Control of US House Democrats are projected to take control of the House from Republicans in Tuesday’s midterm elections, according to Decision Desk HQ. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is expected to become the next House Speaker. He would be the first African American to ever have the post. (Source: Bloomberg) 2 h ago · Tier 1
  2. NPR Politics United States Rep. Katherine Clark says Democrats are on track to win control of the House tonight NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts about tonight's midterm elections. 4 h ago · Tier 2

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