Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland announced Monday that he will run to become the top Democrat on the powerful House Judiciary Committee next year, directly challenging fellow Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler as the party prepares to fight a second Trump administration and an emboldened Republican majority.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) is launching a bid to become the highest-ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, raising a challenge to Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and creating an intraparty fight for one of the most powerful committees in Congress.

Md., said he will challenge Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., for the top Democratic spot on the House Judiciary Committee. NBC News’ Ali Vitali reports on why the ranking member position matters even with Republicans controlling the House.