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BREAKING: Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30) is in big trouble after a Dallas Express News report says she failed to disclose ownership stakes in at least 25 companies — including major pharmaceutical, fossil-fuel and marijuana firms — both during her 2022 congressional run and again after taking office in 2023.According to the report, those omissions appear on required disclosure filings and raise serious ethics and legal questions. Federal disclosure rules are designed to prevent conflicts of interest; failing to list investments can trigger congressional ethics probes, fines, and, in some cases, criminal referrals.Crockett now faces intense scrutiny from watchdogs, political opponents, and likely House ethics investigators. Expect calls for a formal review, demands that she produce full financial records, and pressure from both sides of the aisle for explanations — fast.What happens next: ethics investigators could open a formal inquiry; inspectors or the Office of Congressional Ethics may request documents; and if violations are found, penalties could include reprimand, fines, or referral to prosecutors. Politically, the revelations will be damaging for Crockett’s credibility and re-election prospects.We’ll update as more details emerge and as Crockett or her office responds to the allegations. Source: The Dallas Express News tweet and article.