Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Anti-Israel protesters swarm Washington during Netanyahu’s address to Congress
Thousands of demonstrators protesting Israel's war in Gaza marched through Washington on Wednesday, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of war crimes as he addressed congressional lawmakers during a joint session. Published July 24, 2024
FBI Director Wray says Trump questionnaire not created by bureau official
FBI Director Christopher A. Wray told House lawmakers Wednesday that a security questionnaire asking about employees' political beliefs was not created by a bureau official. Published July 24, 2024
House committee grills FBI director about Trump shooting
FBI Director Christopher A. Wray is facing the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and is expected to respond to a slew of questions about whistleblower claims of politically motivated disciplinary action by the bureau's security division. Published July 23, 2024
Trump wants ‘many’ debates with Harris, but not with ABC News as host
Former President Donald Trump, the GOP presidential nominee, said he is looking forward to many debates with Vice President Kamala Harris, who has become the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Published July 23, 2024
White House, Democrats dig in against calls for Biden to resign
White House officials and Democratic lawmakers on Monday rebuffed calls for President Biden to resign because of doubts about his ability to serve as commander-in-chief, after he bowed out of his reelection campaign. Published July 22, 2024
Kamala Harris sets up sit-down with Congress’ Democratic leaders to press for endorsements
House and Senate Democratic leaders are set to meet with Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday as she lobbies for their endorsements for the party's presidential nomination. Published July 22, 2024
House Democrats say Biden is fit to serve out remainder of term
House Democratic lawmakers rebuffed Republican calls for President Biden to resign from office or for Vice President Kamala Harris to gather the Cabinet and invoke the 25th Amendment to declare Mr. Biden incapable of serving out his term. Published July 22, 2024
Rep. Clyburn endorses Kamala Harris for president
Rep. James E. Clyburn endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday for the top of the presidential ticket after President Biden withdrew from the race. Published July 21, 2024
Democratic veepstakes begin after Biden withdraws from 2024 race
Speculation about Vice President Kamala Harris' choice of a running mate if she wins the Democratic nomination ramped up immediately after President Biden announced Sunday afternoon he would not seek reelection. Published July 21, 2024
Delegates express elation after fourth and final night at GOP convention
For GOP delegates on the floor at the Republican National Convention on Thursday night, the environment on the floor leading up to former President Donald Trump's nomination acceptance speech was "thrilling" and almost magical. Published July 19, 2024
Tucker Carlson says Trump’s response to shooting transformed him into the nation’s leader
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said he thinks former President Donald Trump is a changed man after getting shot, turning him into the leader needed to unify the nation. Published July 18, 2024
Republicans at convention say Trump DOJ won’t mete out retribution against political foes
Former President Donald Trump and his allies have faced felony prosecutions and suffered convictions and even jail time but delegates at the Republican National Convention say they do not envision a Trump Justice Department hunting down political enemies. Published July 18, 2024
Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro defiant in RNC speech just hours after prison release
Peter Navarro left federal prison Wednesday and went straight to the Republican National Convention, where he warned Republicans they could be next if Democrats keep control of Washington. Published July 17, 2024
RNC by the numbers: 50,000 attendees, 100,000 balloons, $200 million impact on Milwaukee
The Republican National Convention welcomed 50,000 guests in Milwaukee, including the delegates who nominated Donald Trump and J.D. Vance as the party's president and vice president candidates. Published July 17, 2024
Trump’s convention speech is anticipated as moment to pull away from Biden in White House race
Former President Donald Trump leads President Biden in key battleground states and now has a golden opportunity, his supporters say, to pull further ahead by connecting with independent and undecided voters with his speech Thursday to cap the Republican National Convention. Published July 17, 2024
Shooter’s attack on Trump doesn’t dent gun-rights fealty at RNC
Republicans at their party convention said their commitment to gun rights and expanding concealed carry wasn't diminished by the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Published July 17, 2024
Protesters at RNC not tamping down rhetoric in wake of attack against Trump
Political protesters at the Republican National Convention of former President Donald Trump say his brush with death Saturday in an assassination attempt at a campaign rally will not slow down their determination to be heard during the gathering. Published July 15, 2024
Trump vows to ‘never surrender’ after attempt on his life, marches on to RNC in Milwaukee
Two days after an assassin's bullet came just millimeters from ending former President Donald Trump's life on a rally stage in Butler County, Pennsylvania, Republicans on Monday kick off the party's national convention, where they will formally nominate the survivor of an assassination attempt to lead the party's 2024 ticket. Published July 14, 2024
Nikki Haley to speak at Republican National Convention
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is now scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention, a source familiar with the circumstances said. Published July 14, 2024
Rep. Bennie Thompson fires staffer over social media post on Trump assassination attempt
Rep. Bennie G. Thompson fired a congressional staffer over a now-deleted FaceBook post appearing to support a shooter's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Published July 14, 2024