Ocasio-Cortez Considers House Oversight Bid

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is considering a run for the top Democratic position on the House Oversight Committee, amid a wave of younger lawmakers challenging older committee leaders. This potential bid comes as current ranking member Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) seeks to unseat Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) for the Judiciary Committee chair, which would leave his position open. Ocasio-Cortez expressed interest following outreach from colleagues, but she would face competition from Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) and others, signaling a generational shift in the party's leadership dynamics. The anticipated leadership battles reflect broader concerns among younger Democrats regarding the effectiveness of their older counterparts in addressing an incoming Republican majority. Democratic leadership has maintained neutrality amid these contests. The outcome of these challenges could redefine the power structures within the House Democratic caucus.