Ocasio-Cortez bids to become top Democrat on key House committee

New York congresswoman to take on Gerry Connolly for oversight committee role amid wider tensions within party

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez formally launched her bid to become the lead Democrat on the House oversight committee, setting up a race against the veteran representative Gerry Connolly for a crucial minority leadership position.

The 35-year-old New York congresswoman's announcement comes as Democrats are reshaping their committee leadership, with the oversight committee set to play a critical role in challenging potential actions during the next second Trump administration.