Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Republican wins Northern Virginia county supervisor election for first time in 38 years
A Virginia Republican has won an election for a Prince William County Board of Supervisors seat for the first time in 38 years. Published March 12, 2026
FBI, CIA chiefs urge GOP lawmakers to reauthorize surveillance law without changes
FBI Director Kash Patel and CIA Director John Ratcliffe called on Senate GOP lawmakers on Wednesday not to allow a key provision of the federal surveillance law to lapse next month, as they consider whether to include reforms to protect Americans from past abuses. Published March 11, 2026
Former Virginia first lady McAuliffe announces run for Congress in newly drawn district
Former Virginia first lady Dorothy McAuliffe announced Wednesday she will run for Congress in a newly drawn district. Published March 11, 2026
CNN admits its report whitewashed alleged terrorist attack in NYC
CNN deleted a social media post on Tuesday that glossed over a terrorist bomb attack by two ISIS-inspired teenagers who have been charged with committing an act of terrorism. Published March 10, 2026
Calls grow louder for Spanberger to veto gun control bills
Second Amendment advocates in Virginia are rallying activists to demand vetoes of a handful of gun-control bills headed to the desk of Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger. Published March 9, 2026
Jesse Jackson Jr. takes swipe at former Democratic presidents over father’s memorial service
Jesse Jackson Jr. took a jab at three former Democratic presidents who delivered remarks at his father's memorial service -- Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joseph R. Biden -- saying they did not know the real Jesse Jackson. Published March 9, 2026
Bipartisan lawmakers push to rein in warrantless spying on Americans before surveillance law expires
A bipartisan group of lawmakers hopes to persuade the White House to support legislation that provides greater transparency and safeguards against privacy invasions in the upcoming reauthorization of a key federal surveillance law. Published March 6, 2026
D.C. Court of Appeals rules city’s gun magazine ban unconstitutional
The D.C. Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that restricting firearm magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition was unconstitutional, violating the Second Amendment. Published March 6, 2026
Top Democrats say 25-year-old AUMF won’t cover Iran strike
Top Democrats argued Tuesday against applying a 25-year-old AUMF on the strikes against Iran while simultaneously suggesting the U.S. has been at war with the Islamic republic for decades. Published March 3, 2026
Organization headed up by former Gov. Jeb Bush hails Trump again for strike in Iran
President Trump received praise from former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush for a second time since last June for his decision to launch a joint military strike with Israel against Iran. Published March 2, 2026
FBI experiencing turmoil after Patel fired at least 10 employees
The recent wave of firings at the FBI by Director Kash Patel is being condemned by agency sources who say employees have been caught between the opposing political priorities of the Trump and Biden administrations. Published February 28, 2026
Spanberger, congressional Democrats take heat for their own affordability problems
President Trump and other Republicans are blasting Democrats for trying to appeal to voters on affordability, while those same Democrats are promoting higher taxes and greater government spending that raises the cost of living. Published February 25, 2026
Virginia Gov. Spanberger: Trump’s ‘reckless trade policies’ too costly for American families
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger condemned President Trump Tuesday night in the Democratic response to Mr. Trump's State of the Union address, saying that his policies have made life more costly for Americans. Published February 24, 2026
Democrats announce first slate of House candidates for ‘Red to Blue’ program
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has released a list of a dozen Republican seats from Arizona to Pennsylvania that they are targeting to flip this midterm cycle. Published February 23, 2026
Manufacturers call for clear, consistent trade framework
The National Association of Manufacturers wants a new trade framework from Congress after the Supreme Court nixed President Trump's major tariffs. Published February 23, 2026
Virginia judge blocks referendum vote on Democrats’ redistricting plan
A circuit court judge in Virginia issued an emergency temporary injunction Thursday to stop early voting on the Democrats' redistricting ballot referendum. Published February 19, 2026
Republicans sue to stop Virginia redistricting referendum
Republican organizations filed a lawsuit Wednesday objecting to Virginia Democrats' 2026 redistricting ballot referendum for using misleading language and violating state law and the state constitution. Published February 18, 2026
Trump celebrates Black History Month at the White House
President Trump celebrated Black History Month at the White House by recounting his work to lift communities of color and memorializing the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights icon and Democratic presidential candidate who died earlier this week. Published February 18, 2026
Karoline Leavitt claps back with evidence at reporter doubting political foes call Trump ‘racist’
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was stunned Wednesday when a reporter challenged President Trump's assertion that he has been falsely called a racist. Published February 18, 2026
Schumer embraced ID laws to counter fraud in the 1990s, but now calls voter ID ‘Jim Crow 2.0’
A video has emerged of Senate Democratic leader Charles E. Schumer in 1996 talking about the importance of ID checks to prevent welfare fraud by illegal immigrants. Published February 16, 2026
