Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) jumped into the race Tuesday to become the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee to replace the late Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA). Three other Democrats have already entered the race: Reps.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett is making a play to become one of the most powerful House Democrats in Washington. The Texas lawmaker who has made a name for herself as a fierce Trump critic officially threw her name in the ring to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Tuesday became the latest Democrat to enter the increasingly crowded race to become ranking member of the House Oversight Committee. Why it matters: The 44-year-old's entry adds fuel to an already heated inter-generational battle over who should lead Democrats on key committees.