Texas Republicans want Dallas Congresswoman to resign over bill aimed at stripping Trump Secret Service

The call for Crockett’s resignation was in a letter Monday signed by 16 Texas Republicans. DALLAS — A group of Texas Republicans is calling on North Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett to resign over her support of a bill that would have stripped former President Donald Trump of his Secret Service protection. Crockett, who represents Dallas … Read more

Experts fear political rhetoric could lead to more violence

University of Minnesota political science professors weigh on violent political rhetoric. MINNEAPOLIS — Political science experts worry political rhetoric could lead to more violence. “It is all extremely disturbing, but I worry that with the rhetoric of violence continuing, we’re going to see more violence,” said University of Minnesota Political Science Professor Kathryn Pearson. Since … Read more

Colombia’s soccer federation president and son among 27 arrested in chaos at Copa America final

Ramón Jesurún and his son Ramon Jamil Jesurun were detained after the event at Hard Rock Stadium, and charged. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Colombia’s soccer federation president and his son were among 27 people arrested during the crowd control issues that broke out Sunday at the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia, police said Monday. Ramón … Read more

‘Hillbilly Elegy’: JD Vance’s rise to vice presidential candidate began with a bestselling memoir

NEW YORK – At the heart of JD Vance’s swift journey from venture capitalist to vice presidential candidate is a memoir he first thought of in law school, “Hillbilly Elegy.” Vance’s bestseller about his roots in rural Kentucky and blue-collar Ohio made him a national celebrity soon after its publication in the summer of 2016, … Read more

Assassination attempt on Donald Trump will change security measures of future presidential campaign events

From Kennedy to Reagan and now Trump, assassinations and attempts change how the secret service protects our top politicians. BEAUMONT, Texas — Southeast Texas political experts say Saturday’s assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump will change the security measures of future presidential campaign events. 12News caught up with Lamar University political Science expert Dr. … Read more