Garcia Named Top Democrat on Oversight Panel

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) withdrew her bid to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, citing a lack of alignment between her outspoken style and the broader Democratic caucus. Crockett, noted for her viral committee moments, pledged to remain active and vocal as a committee member. The caucus chose Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) as the new ranking member, succeeding the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. Crockett's withdrawal is seen as a setback for the progressive wing of the party. The committee's current focus is on Republican-led investigations into President Biden's alleged cognitive decline. Garcia is expected to play a major role in countering these GOP-led probes.