Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Whistleblower: FBI internal investigators questioned employees about co-worker’s political beliefs
The FBI Security Division officials' investigation of an FBI agent included questions about the agent's political and personal beliefs, according to whistleblower disclosures recently sent to the Department of Justice's Office of Inspector General. Published June 11, 2024
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry pushes through conservative overhaul in first legislative session
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, with the help of his solid Republican majorities, signed off on a laundry list of legislation that spells out a Republican agenda that could ping the national GOP's radar. Published June 10, 2024
Progressive commentator fired from The Hill after dismissive reaction to sister of Hamas hostage
The Hill fired its progressive online show host after she appeared to roll her eyes while interviewing the sister of an Israeli woman kidnapped and held hostage by Hamas. Published June 7, 2024
Rep. Byron Donalds: Democrats created Jim Crow policies that terrorized Blacks
Rep. Byron Donalds slammed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries again Friday for claiming the Florida Republican made remarks that Blacks in the U.S. were better off during the days of Jim Crow. Published June 7, 2024
GOP lawmaker introduces legislation to feature Donald Trump’s face on $500 bill
A GOP lawmaker introduced legislation Wednesday that would put former President Donald Trump's portrait on the $500 bill. Published June 5, 2024
After two years, FBI relents on whistleblower’s pay, clearance
FBI whistleblower Marcus Allen proclaimed victory Tuesday after the bureau restored his security clearance plus full back pay and benefits Friday. Published June 4, 2024
Republicans recommend defunding state and local prosecutors engaged in politicized ‘lawfare’
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan suggested prohibiting federal funding for state prosecutors or state attorneys general involved in politicized prosecutions. Published June 3, 2024
Sen. Chuck Grassley presses Justice Department to stop retaliation against FBI whistleblowers
Sen. Chuck Grassley warned the Justice Department to show evidence it implemented changes after an inspector general revealed the FBI retaliated against whistleblowers by revoking security clearances. Published June 3, 2024
New poll shows Trump trailing Biden in New York state by single digit
Former President Donald Trump trails President Biden by just 7 points in New York state, according to a recent poll of registered voters in the deep blue state. Published May 31, 2024
GOP lawmakers call on FBI official to testify on alleged misuse of revoking security clearances
GOP lawmakers have called on a senior official in the FBI's general counsel's office to testify behind closed doors about the bureau's misuse of the security clearance suspension and revocation process against whistleblowers. Published May 30, 2024
Verdict in Trump hush money trial will have little effect on voters, poll shows
A poll released as a New York jury began deliberating in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial shows a majority of Americans say the verdict won't change their vote in November. Published May 30, 2024
Dr. Fauci expected to testify before House lawmakers
Dr. Anthony Fauci, a key figure in the federal government's pandemic response, will testify before House lawmakers early next week. Published May 29, 2024
GOP introduces resolution to overturn HHS rule that forces taxpayers to fund transgender surgeries
GOP lawmakers introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to repeal the Biden Department of Health and Human Services' rule that forces taxpayers to fund transgender surgeries. Published May 29, 2024
Jamaal Bowman shrugs off setbacks for far left, banks on grassroots to win primary battle
Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York, a far-left "Squad" member in a tough primary race, says he has not worried about recent losses by fellow liberal politicians. Published May 28, 2024
Trump says GOP is unified behind him after Haley announcement
Former President Donald Trump said the Republican Party is unified behind him, after his former primary rival Nikki Haley announced she will vote for him in November. Published May 24, 2024
Trump opens the door to Haley joining his team, calls her ‘a very capable person’
Former President Donald Trump said he would welcome his former primary rival Nikki Haley on his team after she announced she would vote for him in November. Published May 24, 2024
ATF director rebuffs Republicans over agency’s deadly pre-dawn raid of Arkansas airport executive
Director Steven Dettelbach of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives stonewalled House lawmakers Thursday as they grilled him about an early morning ATF raid in which agents fatally shot Bryan Malinowski, executive director of the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Arkansas. Published May 23, 2024
House lawmakers clash over ATF’s conduct in pre-dawn raid that killed Arkansas airport executive
House lawmakers on Wednesday sparred with one another over a pre-dawn raid by agents of the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms which led to the recent death of Bryan Malinowski, who was executive director of Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Arkansas. Published May 22, 2024
Justice Alito could face congressional probe if Democrats take over, AOC warns
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez said congressional investigations into Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. over alleged ethics violations will have to wait until Democrats take control of the House. Published May 21, 2024
AOC says Trump scheduled South Bronx rally because he’s ‘broke’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused former President Donald Trump of being "broke" and needing money as a reason why he is hosting a rally Thursday in the South Bronx. Published May 21, 2024
