Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Major pro-Israel lobby ramping up fundraising against Democratic Squad members
The Democratic-leaning American Israel Public Affairs Committee is expected to pour up to $100 million into primary races to knock out the far-left House Democrats known as "the Squad" because of their anti-Israel activism, according to a new report. Published November 17, 2023
Matt Gaetz says Jan. 6 tapes will be released within ‘days’
The security tapes of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol will be viewable to every member of the public in a matter of days, Rep. Matt Gaetz said Thursday. Published November 16, 2023
Democrat Dan Kildee of Michigan won’t seek reelection to House seat
Rep. Dan Kildee announced Thursday he would not run for re-election in 2024 and will leave Congress at the end of his term. Published November 16, 2023
Massive pro-Israel rally assembles on National Mall, decries antisemitism in U.S.
Tens of thousands of demonstrators assembled on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Tuesday to show support for Israel and to condemn mounting antisemitism as the Jewish state wages war against the terrorist organization Hamas in Gaza. Published November 14, 2023
As many as 60,000 pro-Israel marchers expected Tuesday on the National Mall
A massive pro-Israel rally is scheduled to happen in front of the U.S. Capitol and around the National Mall in Washington on Tuesday. Published November 13, 2023
FBI seizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ cell phones in campaign probe
The FBI seized cell phones used by New York City Mayor Eric Adams as part of a federal corruption probe into his campaign. Published November 10, 2023
FBI accused of targeting Trump types; agents who served in military deemed ‘disloyal’
FBI agents who served in the Marine Corps and other military veterans are being accused by bureau officials of being disloyal to the U.S. because they fit the profile of a supporter of former President Donald Trump, according to two new disclosures sent to lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee. Published November 10, 2023
Censure of Rashida Tlaib stirs resentments between House Democrats
Feelings are raw inside the House Democrats Caucus after 22 Democrats joined Republicans to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib for 'promoting false narratives' about the Israel-Hamas war. Published November 9, 2023
Republicans tout election victories in New York as bright spot
Republicans won a slew of elections Tuesday in New York, where GOP candidates successfully ran on issues such as illegal immigration, zoning and crime. Published November 9, 2023
Whistleblowers accuse senior FBI officials of retaliating against agents for their political beliefs
At least three FBI whistleblowers told lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday that high-level senior officials at the bureau are revoking security clearances of personnel based on whether they have religious or politically conservative beliefs. Published November 7, 2023
House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over anti-Israel comments
The House censured Rep. Rashida Tlaib for "promoting false narratives" about the war between Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas, after Democrats failed to block the resolution in a Tuesday vote. Published November 7, 2023
Strengthened by adversity: House GOP says speaker’s election chaos aided incumbents in swing seats
House GOP campaign groups released numbers showing them in a strong position in the upcoming 2024 campaign cycle, and say Republicans' wrangling over a new speaker hasn't hurt incumbents. Published November 6, 2023
Kentucky governor’s race in dead heat, per new poll
The election for governor of Kentucky is just four days away, and right now it's a tie. Published November 3, 2023
Congress embraces debt to give away U.S. weapons, cash for foreign wars
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill reject the idea of asking Israel and Ukraine to pay the billions of dollars in military assistance they seek and say the U.S. must rack up debt and give away money and arms to support crucial democracies. Published November 3, 2023
Embattled George Santos dodges expulsion in House vote
The House on Wednesday killed a measure to expel Rep. George Santos, the embattled New York Republican who faces 23 federal counts including wire fraud, money laundering and theft of public funds. Published November 1, 2023
Longtime GOP Rep. Kay Granger announces retirement
House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger announced Wednesday she will not seek reelection next year, after serving in the House for nearly three decades. Published November 1, 2023
House Judiciary Committee launches probe into DOJ’s attempts to spy on Congress
The House Judiciary Committee has launched an inquiry into the Justice Department's attempt to surveil members of Congress through their private digital communications. Published October 31, 2023
House to vote on public rebuke of Republican, Democratic lawmakers over inflammatory remarks
Dueling censure resolutions against two of the House's most outspoken lawmakers greeted Speaker Mike Johnson on his first full week running the chamber. Published October 30, 2023
Rep. Santos pleads not guilty to new federal charges
Rep. George Santos has pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges that he stole the identities of donors and made fraudulent charges on their credit cards, among other allegations. Published October 27, 2023
Blake Masters launches campaign for House seat
Business entrepreneur Blake Masters, a Republican who lost his bid to become U.S. senator for Arizona last election cycle, announced his run for a House seat in the state. Published October 27, 2023
