Crockett set to launch Texas Senate bid, shaking up Democratic primary

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a rising star within the Democratic Party, on Monday launched a bid for Sen. John Cornyn's (R-Texas) hotly contested seat, according to multiple news outlets.

Crockett entered the primary field shortly before the candidate filing deadline passed on Monday afternoon, The Associated Press and other news outlets reported. She was among the candidates on an unofficial filing list provided by the Texas Democratic Party and is expected to formally enter the race Monday afternoon...