Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Bill de Blasio preparing congressional run in newly proposed New York district
Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio is attempting to find another job in politics and has formed an exploratory committee to run for Congress in the newly drawn 10th Congressional District. Published May 20, 2022
Redrawn into same House district, longtime allies Maloney, Nadler ready to face off in Dem primary
Two veteran New York City Democratic lawmakers drawn into the same congressional district in a proposed map say they are ready to take down the other one for the new seat. Published May 19, 2022
Rep. Madison Cawthorn loses in North Carolina House primary
Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina lost his reelection campaign in Tuesday's Republican primary to state Sen. Chuck Edwards after a turbulent first term filled with personal problems and feuds with his own party. Published May 17, 2022
Proposed New York congressional map poised to affect Democrats across the country
The congressional New York map proposed by a court-appointed special master has thrown Democrats into a tailspin, and carries potential risks for the entire party across the country. Published May 17, 2022
Proposed New York congressional map puts DCCC chairman in same district as ‘Squad’ member
The chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee found his seat moved to the same district as a member of the progressive "Squad" under the preliminary congressional boundaries for New York, released Monday by a court-appointed special master. Published May 16, 2022
Buffalo shooter previously on authorities’ radar in threat investigation
A White teenager suspected of killing 10 people in a racially motivated shooting rampage at a Buffalo grocery store in a predominantly Black neighborhood was known to authorities for a violent-threats probe more than a year ago. Published May 15, 2022
Pelosi extends proxy voting period, citing COVID-19 pandemic
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has extended the House proxy voting period until the end of June, citing the public health emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic. Published May 13, 2022
Trump expected to speak at NRA’s annual meeting
Former President Donald Trump will headline the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) Leadership Forum later this month. Published May 12, 2022
Biden scrambles to address baby formula shortage as critics say he was caught flat-footed
President Biden scrambled Thursday to show he is on top of the baby formula shortage as frustrated parents and Republicans slammed the administration for getting caught flat-footed and sending scarce formula to illegal immigrants while American parents stare at empty store shelves. Published May 12, 2022
Democrats blame FDA for moving too slowly in probe of infant formula company
Democrats are pointing the finger at the Food and Drug Administration for acting too slowly in investigating a major company that manufactures infant formula, a case that led to a supply shortage of the product across the country. Published May 12, 2022
Lawmakers prepare for Republican Study Committee election in November
House GOP lawmakers interested in taking the helm of the Republican Study Committee in November have begun seeking support of their fellow members of the largest conservative faction in Congress. Published May 11, 2022
Trump spokeswoman says U.S. could use some ultra-MAGA
Former President Donald Trump embraced the notion that his movement was "ultra-MAGA" Wednesday morning, a term that President Biden deployed Tuesday to deride his Republican predecessor and his most ardent supporters. Published May 11, 2022
Ultra-MAGA takes Washington by storm
Those whom President Biden branded derisively "Ultra-MAGA" on Tuesday were quick to embrace it and warn Democrats that waging war on the Trump agenda was tantamount to waging war on the American dream. Published May 10, 2022
Allen West launches bid to replace NRA’s Wayne LaPierre, ignites bitter feud within gun group
Things got ugly Monday when former Rep. Allen West announced he was challenging National Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre at the organization's annual meeting later this month. Published May 9, 2022
America increasingly is not just gun country but permitless concealed carry country
Second Amendment advocates scored a string of victories in recent years to expand to 25 states the right to carry a concealed handgun without a permit, or what is known as "constitutional carry." Published May 9, 2022
GOP prepares for special House election in competitive blue New York district
Republicans see an opportunity to gain a seat when New York Gov. Kathy Hochul calls a special election to replace Democratic Rep. Antonio Delgado. Published May 6, 2022
Gov. Hochul calls for federal aid for New York’s abortion services if Supreme Court overturns Roe
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul suggested Thursday that federal taxpayers could fund her state's abortion services if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Published May 5, 2022
Republicans go after one of their own: Unleash barrage of attack ads on Rep. Madison Cawthorn
A GOP super PAC has hit scandal-magnet Rep. Madison Cawthorn with a slew of attack ads in the past month in an effort to oust the Republican freshman in the upcoming North Carolina primary. Published May 4, 2022
House GOP says Democrats ready to run on an abortion-on-demand platform
The House Republican's campaign committee on Tuesday described Democrats' pivot to Roe v. Wade as a "desperate" bid to make the elections about anything other than America's economic woes. Published May 3, 2022
Democrats say leaked Supreme Court ruling on abortion will fire up party base for midterms
Congressional Democrats said Tuesday that the leaked draft of a Supreme Court ruling to overturn its 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide will energize their voters in November, predicting a seismic shift in a midterm campaign that had them playing defense amid record-high inflation and accusations of weak leadership from President Biden. Published May 3, 2022
