The Congressional Progressive Caucus elected a new slate of leaders on Wednesday, with the vocal body preparing to fight back against the Trump administration and Republican-led Congress next year.

Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) will take the caucus chairman gavel from outgoing chairwoman Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) after serving under her as caucus whip. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) will continue to serve as CPC deputy chairwoman and Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-IL) will succeed Casar as whip.

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