Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Trumps welcome thousands at White House Easter Egg Roll
President Trump welcomed hundreds of families to the White House Monday for the annual Easter egg roll immediately after he signed a proclamation instructing all U.S. flags to be flown at half-mast to honor Pope Francis, who died earlier in the day. Published April 21, 2025
Young girl faints in Oval Office during Trump’s session with reporters
A young girl suddenly fainted in the Oval Office during a question-and-answer session that President Trump was having with reporters. Published April 18, 2025
Trump could reveal stance on top tax rate in the coming days, says Hassett
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the president will likely announce in the coming days whether he thinks the top marginal tax rates on the country's highest earners should rise when major parts of the 2017 tax law expire at the end of this year. Published April 18, 2025
Trump hints other nonprofits’ tax status could be investigated after Harvard
President Trump hinted Thursday that nonprofit organizations other than Harvard University could face investigations of their tax-exempt status if his administration finds that they are abusing the privilege. Published April 17, 2025
‘Fake news’: Trump rips journalist over reports of high cost of living
President Trump took umbrage Thursday at a reporter who told him that Americans are seeing prices rise and that their bills are more expensive. Published April 17, 2025
Trump and Meloni pledge to make Europe great again by reducing illegal immigration
President Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni vowed to make Europe great again by pushing back on illegal immigration, and Mr. Trump agreed to visit Rome and meet with EU leaders. Published April 17, 2025
Trump, Meloni are positive U.S., EU will strike trade deal
President Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday said they're confident a fair tariff agreement can be hammered out between the U.S. and the European Union. Published April 17, 2025
Trump’s talks with Italy steam ahead after progress on trade deals with Mexico, Japan
President Trump headed into talks Thursday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after a series of "productive" trade negotiations with Mexico and Japan. Published April 17, 2025
Fiscal conservatives, small businesses warn against raising top tax rate
Conservative activists and small businesses pushed back on the White House and congressional Republicans considering raising taxes on the country's highest earners. Published April 16, 2025
Judge fires back at Trump, Bukele as Democrats turn MS-13 gang suspect into new crusade
A federal judge reinforced her demand Tuesday that the U.S. keep working to bring back an MS-13 gang suspect wrongly deported to El Salvador, dismissing statements by that country's president against releasing Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Published April 15, 2025
Tom Homan tells Democrats to fix sanctuary cities before going to El Salvador to help deportees
President Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, suggested another destination for Democratic lawmakers planning to check on an illegal migrant deported to an El Salvador mega-prison. Published April 15, 2025
Most New Yorkers don’t want Gov. Hochul to run again: Poll
Approval numbers for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul are upside down, with a majority of voters against her running for reelection, a new poll shows. Published April 15, 2025
Georgia man faces charges for threatening Tulsi Gabbard and her family
A Georgia man was arrested by federal authorities last week and faces charges for threatening Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and her family. Published April 15, 2025
White House has big plans for Holy Week
The White House is planning an "extraordinary" Holy Week, highlighting Easter's spiritual and cultural significance, a move away from the secular tone from previous administrations. Published April 14, 2025
Cornyn calls on Justice Department to probe proposed planned Muslim community
Sen. John Cornyn of Texas on Monday called on top Department of Justice officials to investigate a planned Muslim community that risks religious discrimination of Christians, Jews and other non-Muslim minorities. Published April 14, 2025
WATCH: FBI scrutinized for hiding info on past anti-conservative actions
New FBI and Justice Department leadership is facing blowback from conservative activists for slow-walking a Freedom of Information Act request about Biden-era retaliation against agents with conservative views. Published April 10, 2025
FBI director Patel replaced as acting ATF chief by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll
FBI Director Kash Patel was removed Wednesday as acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and replaced by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll. Published April 9, 2025
Top Democrats previously backed reciprocal tariffs and demanded punishing tariffs on China
Democrats haven't always been the anti-tariff party, with some of the party's leaders previously calling for reciprocal tariffs -- especially against China for "unfair trade policies." Published April 9, 2025
DOJ, ATF repeal Biden-era gun control regulations, revisit others
The Justice Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives repealed and revisited several gun control regulations and enforcement practices previously implemented by the Biden administration. Published April 8, 2025
White House says sanctions are hurting Iran, pressuring Tehran to make a deal
The White House on Tuesday said the administration's aggressive stance against Iran has crippled its global terror funding ahead of U.S. talks Saturday with the Islamic regime's leaders. Published April 8, 2025
