Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Agent says FBI interrogates Americans about social media posts ‘every day, all day long’
FBI agents recently told an Oklahoma woman, confronted at her door, that the bureau sends agents to question Americans about their social media posts "all day long" in an "effort to keep everybody safe." Published March 30, 2024
Fetterman staffers quit to accept more liberal-oriented jobs as senator moves further to center
Senior staffers sent their resignation notices to Sen. John Fetterman as the Pennsylvania Democratic lawmaker has shifted his stance to be more moderate on key policy issues. Published March 30, 2024
Squad’s anti-Israel rhetoric spurs tough primary challenges
Members of Congress' far-left "Squad" who have championed Palestinians in the Middle East conflict are now in danger of losing their seats in Democratic primaries. Published March 29, 2024
States aiming to protect consumers’ financial privacy when buying guns, ammo
States are lining up to pass legislation that prevents the government from invading financial privacy when consumers purchase firearms and ammunition from retailers. Published March 28, 2024
Pennsylvania court rules in favor of RNC in mail-in ballot case
Republicans scored a legal victory this week after the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that mail-in ballots without dates or with unqualified dates cannot be counted in Pennsylvania elections. Published March 27, 2024
N.Y. Dems accused of weaponizing courts against many political foes — not just Trump
New York Republicans say Attorney General Letitia James' vendetta against former President Donald Trump is further proof that Democrats have turned the state's courts into a political retribution machine. Published March 25, 2024
House investigator says Jan. 6 committee engaged in political smear of Trump
Rep. Barry Loudermilk says investigators on the Jan. 6 committee created a final report as a political hit job on former President Donald Trump instead of an analysis of security failures the day the U.S. Capitol was breached by pro-Trump protesters. Published March 21, 2024
Ken Buck voted out of House Freedom Caucus
The House Freedom Caucus has booted Rep. Ken Buck from the arch-conservative group just days before he resigns from Congress. Published March 20, 2024
Republicans go all out to ban DEI mandates in medical schools
GOP lawmakers proposed legislation Tuesday banning race-based mandates at medical schools and accrediting institutions. Published March 19, 2024
Trump: Will Cassidy Hutchinson be rebuked for ‘fake stories’ to Jan. 6 committee?
Former President Trump asked if his White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson will be prosecuted for her disputed testimony about his actions toward his Secret Service driver on Jan. 6, 2021. Published March 19, 2024
RNC files election integrity lawsuit against Nevada’s secretary of state
The Republican National Committee filed an election integrity lawsuit Monday against Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar alleging failure to update voter rolls. Published March 18, 2024
House hearing scheduled to investigate China’s threat to U.S. agriculture industry
A congressional hearing this week will investigate China's threat to the U.S. agriculture industry amid concerns about increasing foreign ownership of American farmland. Published March 18, 2024
Judge dismisses lawsuit to remove Massie from primary ballot
A Kentucky judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Rep. Thomas Massie by his primary opponent who claimed the GOP congressman did not qualify for the primary ballot. Published March 15, 2024
House lawmakers call on leadership not to attach FISA legislation to any ‘must-pass’ bill
House Republican and Democratic lawmakers are pressing Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to avoid attaching Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act reform legislation to any must-pass bill such as spending measures. Published March 15, 2024
GOP primary opponent attempts to throw Massie off ballot over ally’s residence
Rep. Thomas Massie is facing a primary candidate who is attempting to throw the Kentucky Republican off the ballot. Published March 14, 2024
Lauren Boebert won’t resign her seat to run in Colorado’s special election
Rep. Lauren Boebert has no plans to resign from her current House seat to run in a special election triggered by the recent surprise resignation of Rep. Ken Buck in her new district. Published March 14, 2024
RNC sues Michigan secretary of state over voter roll discrepancies
The Republican National Committee filed a voter roll lawsuit against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on Wednesday. Published March 13, 2024
Ken Buck’s hasty exit from Congress makes him a target for Republican vitriol
Rep. Ken Buck's surprise announcement Tuesday that he is quitting Congress at the end of next week drew sneers from fellow Republicans. Published March 12, 2024
Jan. 6 pipe bomb hearing turns into partisan slugfest
A congressional hearing exploring the investigation into the two Jan. 6 pipe bombs left near the Republican and Democratic headquarters three years ago erupted into partisan rancor over the panel's mission. Published March 12, 2024
Jan. 6 committee kept a lid on testimony Trump pushed for extra troops at Capitol
The Democrat-run House Jan. 6 committee suppressed testimony about President Trump pushing for National Guard troops to protect the U.S. Capitol on the day of the riot. Published March 11, 2024
