Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Who’s your Daddy? On the world stage, it’s Trump
President Trump left the Netherlands on Wednesday after dominating the NATO security summit with a string of international peace agreements he personally brokered and giving assurances that he would deliver an accord between warring Russia and Ukraine. Published June 25, 2025
Trump says nuclear deal with Iran not necessary
President Trump Wednesday said it was no longer necessary to work out a nuclear deal with Iran, and he said U.S. negotiators will discuss the issue with Iranian officials next week. Published June 25, 2025
Trump considers candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Powell
President Trump on Wednesday said he has a handful of people in mind to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who has resisted Mr. Trump's calls to lower interest rates. Published June 25, 2025
NATO chief Rutte grilled by journalists for ‘gushing’ behavior toward Trump
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte was grilled by reporters Wednesday for being too "gushing" in his praise of President Trump during the alliance's summit at the Hague. Published June 25, 2025
Trump disputes leak on effectiveness of U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites; Hegseth vows probe
President Trump doubled down Wednesday on the success of the U.S. strikes of three key nuclear sites in Iran after a leaked Defense Intelligence Agency report said the U.S. assault in the Islamic Republic may not have been as devastating as initially thought. Published June 25, 2025
NATO chief commends Trump’s explosive foreign policy ahead of summit as early ceasefire plays out
President Trump arrived Tuesday at the NATO summit fighting to maintain a fragile Middle East ceasefire and tamp down questions about the extent of damage U.S. air strikes caused to Iran's nuclear capabilities. Published June 24, 2025
Trump thanks Jeb Bush for praise over U.S. Iran strikes
President Trump on Tuesday happily acknowledged a commendation from former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush for the president's decision to send B-2 bombers into Iran on Saturday to strike three key nuclear sites. Published June 24, 2025
Trump walks back ‘regime change’ remarks
President Trump steered away from comments he made about regime change in Iran, saying Tuesday he rejects it, two days after he suggested it on his social media platform. Published June 24, 2025
Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for efforts in Iran-Israel ceasefire
President Trump was formally nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize on Tuesday for brokering the Iran-Israel ceasefire. Published June 24, 2025
Trump blames Biden for allowing Iranian sleeper cells into U.S.
President Trump excoriated former President Biden Tuesday, saying Mr. Biden allowed many Iranian terrorist sleeper cells to infiltrate the U.S. Published June 24, 2025
Trump to arrive at NATO summit following tenuous Israel-Iran ceasefire
NATO members are kicking off their summit Tuesday in The Hague and expect to discuss raising each country's contribution to the body's defense budget. Published June 24, 2025
Trump drops F-bomb after Israel and Iran break ceasefire
President Trump, angered by Israel and Iran lobbing attacks against one another after publicly agreeing to a ceasefire he brokered, deliberately dropped the F-bomb on live TV Tuesday when asked by a reporter about the tenuous agreement. Published June 24, 2025
Trump expresses frustration toward Iran and Israel following post-ceasefire attacks
President Trump Tuesday implored Israel to not lob an attack on Iran after Israel accused the Islamic Republic of violating the ceasefire between the two countries. Published June 24, 2025
Pam Bondi clashes with House Democrats over cutting jobs at ATF
Fireworks erupted Monday at a House hearing when Rep. Rosa DeLauro accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of trying to whittle away the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Published June 23, 2025
White House attempts to limit Iran’s options through China’s need for oil
The Trump administration believes it can corner Iran by using its largest consumer of oil, China, against the Islamic regime. Published June 23, 2025
Trump receives praise from GOP opponents for strike in Iran
Some Republican opponents of President Trump are praising his decision to send B-2 bombers into Iran Saturday to strike three key nuclear sites. Published June 23, 2025
Trump administration funds $10 million study on health effects of East Palestine train derailment
The Trump administration has launched a study of the long-term health consequences for residents of East Palestine, Ohio, from a train derailment that spilled toxic chemicals in 2023. Published June 20, 2025
Trump uses Juneteenth to criticize the number of federal holidays on the calendar
President Trump criticized the number of U.S. federal holidays Thursday evening, saying that it costs the country "billions of dollars" to keep businesses shuttered on these days. Published June 19, 2025
Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to make it easier for survivors of domestic abuse to file taxes
Senators have introduced bipartisan legislation that would make it easier for survivors of domestic abuse to file their taxes without fear of being forced to contact their abusers. Published June 19, 2025
Polled voters concerned about Trump economy but see long-term benefit
President Trump appears to be struggling in his handling of the economy, according to a poll of 8,000 people, but most say his policies will benefit them later on. Published June 19, 2025
