Rep. Jasmine Crockett Named One of TIME’s 100 Most Influential in Politics — And the Story Behind It Will Surprise You

When TIME Magazine released its annual list of the 100 Most Influential People in Politics, most of the names were expected: presidents, senators, cabinet members, global leaders. But buried halfway down the list was a name that set Washington buzzing and Twitter into overdrive — Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas.