Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
GOP lawmakers laud Trump after release of historic mugshot, while Dems condemn him as a criminal
Former President Trump's mugshot elicited reactions of support from House Republicans, while Democrats condemned him and 18 of his co-conspirators as criminals. Published August 25, 2023
House committee investigating Fulton County DA Fani Willis for possible coordination with feds
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan announced the committee launched an inquiry into whether Fulton County Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis coordinated with federal officials, including Special Counsel Jack Smith, with her indictment of former President Donald Trump. Published August 24, 2023
McCarthy says Congress will investigate Maui fires
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy indicated Wednesday that lawmakers in Washington will launch a probe into the deadly Maui fires as mounting evidence shows the government's failure to respond appropriately. Published August 23, 2023
House panel launches investigation into illegal Chinese lab in California
House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup announced an investigation into whether an unlicensed lab in Reedley, California, owned by Prestige Biotech, a Chinese company, posed a threat to public health for allegedly conducting dangerous research related to COVID-19. Published August 23, 2023
Youngkin on the trail for Virginia’s candidates; what of his presidential prospects?
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is on the campaign trail, rallying Republicans to take full control of the General Assembly in November and fueling talk about a potential late-in-the-game White House run. Published August 22, 2023
DeSantis says Trump shows sense of entitlement by skipping first debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says former President Donald Trump only shows a sense of entitlement by missing the first GOP presidential primary debate. Published August 21, 2023
Freedom Caucus puts ultimatum on likely short-term spending bill
The House Freedom Caucus said Monday that its members will vote against any "clean" short-term spending bill. Published August 21, 2023
Unconstitutional? Trump opponents cite 14th Amendment as reason he can’t run
Former President Donald Trump's detractors speculate he's not constitutionally eligible to run for the White House. Published August 21, 2023
Georgia Gov. Kemp expects Trump trial to start after presidential election
Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he does not think the trial to prosecute former President Donald Trump by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis will happen before the presidential election of Nov. 5, 2024. Published August 18, 2023
‘Tan Mom’ Patricia Krentcil launches Florida Senate bid
Sen. Rick Scott will face off against one of Florida's tannest mothers in the GOP primary this election cycle. Published August 17, 2023
Rep. Santos’ ex-fundraiser indicted for allegedly impersonating McCarthy aide
A former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos was charged on federal counts that he impersonated a senior congressional aide while asking for contributions for the GOP lawmaker's campaign. Published August 17, 2023
House GOP lawmaker apologizes for demanding pro-life advocate delete ‘religious freedom’ post
A GOP lawmaker has apologized for a social media post about religious freedom aimed at a pro-life activist, after conservatives and a progressive lawmaker criticized him. Published August 16, 2023
Gallego defends military’s gay stand, compares it to Ukraine’s
A House Democrat running in the Arizona senatorial primary says the U.S. military's embrace of LGBTQ and other left-wing cultural fundamentals is no different than the Ukrainian military's values. Published August 16, 2023
Republicans slam Biden administration on two-year anniversary of fall of Afghanistan
House Republicans, upon the second anniversary of the fall of Afghanistan, are stepping up their investigations of the Biden administration after learning more about the treatment of families of fallen servicemembers and troops who were injured on the day of the pullout. Published August 15, 2023
Illegal immigration animates Republican voters in New Hampshire, giving Trump a leg up on rivals
Republican voters preparing for the first-in-the-nation primary say they want a president who will secure the borders and control the flood of migrants entering the country illegally. Published August 14, 2023
Christie’s long road of political vengeance fuels his campaign to destroy Trump
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who has a long history of exacting revenge on politicians who cross him, has built a White House run that is almost exclusively a vendetta against former President Donald Trump. Published August 11, 2023
Christie hits Trump over federal indictment woes
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie blasted former President Donald Trump over the handful of federal indictments Mr. Trump is currently facing. Published August 9, 2023
Chris Christie dares Trump to mock his weight to his face
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie hit back at former President Donald Trump Tuesday after both delivered remarks to New Hampshire voters at separate events and Mr. Trump referred to a "fat pig" line. Published August 9, 2023
Trump campaign launches political ads attacking prosecutors, Biden following third indictment
The Trump campaign wasted no time following his third indictment in releasing political attack ads to show his supporters and his opponents he is "growing even stronger." Published August 4, 2023
Feinstein gives up power of attorney to her daughter
Sen. Dianne Feinstein has ceded power of attorney to her daughter to fight two intrafamily lawsuits, as she faces calls to resign her seat in Congress. Published August 4, 2023
