Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
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
Senate Republicans chide Democrats for boycotting hearing focused on Biden’s mental decline
Democrats boycotted the first congressional hearing centered on allegations of how President Biden's White House covered up his mental decline. Published June 18, 2025
Senate Republicans include Second Amendment provisions in reconciliation bill
Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee have included Second Amendment provisions in the chamber's version of President Trump's "big beautiful bill" that call for tax cuts for some gun owners. Published June 18, 2025
Louisiana Senate candidate Miguez rips Cassidy as ‘phony’
Blake Miguez, a Louisiana GOP lawmaker seeking to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy in his state's 2026 Republican primary, pounded him with the senator's own words when joining the race Tuesday. Published June 17, 2025
Republicans launch probe into how U.S. media agency vetted foreign nationals they hired
House Republicans launched an investigation Tuesday into how the U.S. Agency for Global Media vetted foreign nationals, including those from countries hostile to the U.S., and why senior agency officials awarded grants to entities with alleged conflicts of interest. Published June 17, 2025
