Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to boost Trump, Biden and RFK Jr.’s Secret Service protection
Two House members introduced bipartisan legislation Sunday to enhance Secret Service protection for former President Donald Trump, President Biden and independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Published July 14, 2024
Secret Service at center of ‘failure’ to prevent assassination attempt
The Secret Service is facing intense scrutiny after a would-be assassin managed to graze former President Donald Trump with a bullet this weekend Published July 14, 2024
Aide to Rep. Bennie Thompson criticized for ‘despicable statements’ on Trump assassination attempt
A Facebook post tied to a staffer of Rep. Bennie Thompson is being scrutinized after it appeared to support a shooter's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Published July 14, 2024
Secret Service faces questions after Trump assassination attempt
The House's top investigator said he will demand answers from the Secret Service after former President Donald Trump was shot during a campaign rally Saturday. Published July 13, 2024
Elon Musk endorses Trump following shooting at MAGA rally
Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk endorsed former President Donald Trump almost an hour after Mr. Trump collapsed on stage during a Saturday rally in Pennsylvania when shots were heard. Published July 13, 2024
See the list: Trump campaign, RNC announce Republican National Convention headliners
The Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee are on board with top speakers at next week's national convention in Milwaukee. Published July 13, 2024
Melania Trump expected to attend Republican National Convention
Former first lady Melania Trump is expected to appear next week at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,, according to a report. Published July 12, 2024
Peter Welch becomes first Democratic senator to call on Biden to quit
The first domino just dropped in the Senate. Published July 10, 2024
Congressional Democrats suggest Biden could change his mind about running for reelection
Congressional Democrats on Wednesday continued a slow trickle of comments suggesting their uneasiness with President Biden remaining in the presidential race, with top party officials indicating that he still has time to drop out. Published July 10, 2024
DOJ inspector general to testify to Congress about FBI retaliation against whistleblowers
Justice Department Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz is expected to testify before Congress this later month about his report flagging the FBI for stripping whistleblower agents of security clearances and pay without a timely appeals process. Published July 10, 2024
Rep. Dean Phillips says fellow Democrats have privately apologized for dismissing presidential run
Rep. Dean Phillips, the Minnesota Democrat who mounted a failed primary challenge to President Biden last year, said fellow Democratic lawmakers are now privately lamenting to him they did not take his campaign more seriously. Published July 10, 2024
Presidential battlegrounds move toward Trump in new analysis
The battleground states shifted toward former President Donald Trump in a new polling analysis of the presidential race. Published July 9, 2024
House Democratic leaders see Biden as only way to block Trump from returning to White House
House Democratic leaders said Tuesday their party must stand behind embattled President Biden as their nominee to prevent former President Donald Trump from returning to the White House. Published July 9, 2024
Nikki Haley releases her RNC delegates to nominate Trump at the convention
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley on Tuesday released all of her 97 delegates to the Republican National Convention and encouraged them to nominate former President Donald Trump and the convention next week in Milwaukee. Published July 9, 2024
Democrats rebuff wealthy donors threatening to stop contributions until Biden withdraws from race
House Democrats supporting President Biden pushed back against wealthy party donors who are threatening to withhold massive contributions to Democratic candidates if Mr. Biden refuses to withdraw from the 2024 ticket. Published July 9, 2024
Biden’s appeal for Democratic unity falls short on Capitol Hill
Congressional Democrats are not ready to line up behind President Biden's bid for a second term, despite his Monday morning letter asking them to quash any talk of replacing him as the party's presidential nominee. Published July 8, 2024
Democrats to roll out fleet of ‘Dark Brandon’ buses to cruise around GOP convention
Democrats are plowing ahead with plans to drive a fleet of 57 buses, which include vehicles wrapped with President Biden's face as "Dark Brandon," around the Republican National Convention next week in Milwaukee. Published July 8, 2024
RNC adopts Trump-inspired platform that rolls back anti-abortion positions
Taking its cues from former President Donald Trump, the Republican National Committee is softening its stance on federal abortion limits. Published July 8, 2024
House bill goes after antisemitism on campus by making universities reveal protest policies
House Republicans have introduced a bill that would make public disclosure of a university's campus protest policies a requirement for federal accreditation. Published July 8, 2024
Wisconsin’s top court rules widespread use of ballot drop boxes can resume
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that election officials can again position absentee ballot drop boxes throughout the state, not just at election offices. Published July 5, 2024
