Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Jan. 6 defendant found Trump supporters among inmates and guards in federal prison
A Jan. 6 defendant who spent two years and seven months behind bars said President-elect Donald Trump was supported by inmates and guards alike during his third run for the White House Published December 31, 2024
Federal prosecutors’ top Jan. 6 target prepares to turn the tables on Justice Department
Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes is spending his time in federal prison planning legal action against the Justice Department. Published December 30, 2024
Second chances go virtual as new tech helps prisoners learn job skills
Dave Clark was sitting in prison serving a 40-year sentence for bank fraud in a vacation real estate scheme when he got to thinking about his fellow cons and their struggles. Published December 24, 2024
House Republicans release transcripts of Jan. 6 committee interview refuting Cassidy Hutchinson
A key House panel on Thursday released previously hidden testimony from a Trump-era Secret Service agent refuting the story of a star witness for the Jan. 6 committee, who had testified that President Trump tried to grab the steering wheel of his presidential vehicle to drive to the Capitol prior to the 2021 riot. Published December 19, 2024
Sen. Rand Paul’s new proposal: Elon Musk for speaker of the House
Sen. Rand Paul took a jab at Speaker Mike Johnson Thursday when he suggested that SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk should have that job. Published December 19, 2024
House Democrats push aside AOC in race for top committee spot
House Democrats on Tuesday delivered a searing blow to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by denying her bid to be the ranking member on the Oversight Committee, voting in Rep. Gerald E. Connolly instead. Published December 17, 2024
Biden faces scrutiny over clemency granted to individuals convicted in major corruption cases
President Joe Biden is facing backlash over granting clemency to individuals convicted in major public corruption cases. Published December 14, 2024
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams faulted for inaction on drones flying over Staten Island
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis called out New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams for not taking steps to investigate the large mysterious drones hovering high above her Staten Island district. Published December 12, 2024
Informants stormed U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6; no evidence of undercover agents
The FBI had more than two dozen informants in Washington surrounding the chaos of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, and four of them entered the building as part of the protests, an inspector general said. Published December 12, 2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray says he’ll resign at the end of Biden’s term next month
FBI Director Christopher A. Wray announced Wednesday he would resign from his post at the end of the Biden administration, withdrawing from the 35,000-person law enforcement agency before President-elect Donald Trump takes office and likely fires him. Published December 11, 2024
Hawley presents bill to prevent predatory airline fees
Sen. Josh Hawley introduced legislation Wednesday intended to ban airlines from making passengers pay fees for baggage, seating or other services as a condition of boarding a flight. Published December 11, 2024
Kash Patel’s confirmation prospects get a boost from GOP senators who want FBI ‘de-politicized’
Kash Patel, the nominee for FBI director, got a warm reception on Capitol Hill this week from GOP senators who said they back his plans to overhaul the bureau and root out alleged political bias from investigations. Published December 10, 2024
FBI Director Christopher Wray preparing to resign
FBI Director Christopher A. Wray plans to resign on or before Inauguration Day, The Washington Times has learned. Published December 9, 2024
Former Trump Pentagon official backs Kash Patel for decisions during 2020 rescue mission
A Pentagon official in President-elect Donald Trump's first term defended FBI Director nominee Kash Patel after a story reemerged about a 2020 SEAL Team 6 rescue mission of an American hostage in Nigeria. Published December 6, 2024
Trump allies draw ‘red line’ at Hegseth, warning defeat would kneecap chances for other key nominees
The embattled nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary has President-elect Donald Trump and allies working to hold the line on a second pick getting nixed, or risk opening the floodgates for rejection of his unconventional nominees including Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Published December 5, 2024
Jerry Nadler steps aside in race for top Democrat spot on House Judiciary Committee
Rep. Jerrold Nadler on Wednesday bowed out of the top Democratic leadership post on the House Judiciary Committee, surrendering to a challenge for the job by Rep. Jamie Raskin. Published December 4, 2024
Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth makes his case to senators as misconduct allegations pile up
Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is making the rounds on Capitol Hill this week, meeting with GOP senators whose votes he will need to be confirmed amid growing allegations of personal misconduct. Published December 3, 2024
GOP says FBI overhaul crucial after James Comey ‘broke’ it
Senate Republicans say the new FBI director will need to fix an ailing bureau that former FBI Director James Comey "broke." Published December 3, 2024
Trump’s DEA nominee slammed by conservatives for heavy-handed policing of COVID rules
President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Hillsborough County (Florida) Sheriff Chad Chronister to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration ran into opposition from conservatives who say the lawman is a COVID-19 lockdown enforcer. Published December 2, 2024
Trump taps Patel to restore trust in FBI; Republicans support shake-up, Democrats wary of intentions
President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Kash Patel to lead the FBI has ignited a confirmation battle that likely will be as much a fight over the future of America's premier national law enforcement agency as over the candidate's qualifications. Published December 1, 2024
