Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin launched a challenge to top House Judiciary Democrat Jerry Nadler of New York in a letter to colleagues Monday. The bid sets up a generational clash for the leadership of one of the most high-profile congressional panels as Democrats look to build a bulwark against Donald Trump’s presidency.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, who served as the lead Democratic prosecutor in Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, will challenge Rep. Jerry Nadler for House Judiciary chairman.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) is taking steps towards a run to unseat House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) after initially leaning against it, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Raskin has seen a groundswell of support from colleagues serious enough that it prompted leadership to check in with him about his intentions,