Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Trump reveals 200 trade deals are done, with no specifics
President Trump said the U.S. has made 200 trade deals, but has yet to name which nations were involved. Published April 25, 2025
Trump makes probationary periods tougher for new federal workers
President Trump on Thursday ordered a new set of performance evaluations for federal workers during the probationary period of their employment. Published April 24, 2025
Poll shows voters give Trump low marks on economic plan, approve of his border policies
President Trump is getting dour reviews from voters on his handling of inflation and the economy, but they are satisfied with his approach to immigration and securing the border, according to a Fox News poll released Thursday. Published April 24, 2025
Crowded race for New York mayor offers something for every political stripe
The New York mayor's race has already attracted roughly a dozen candidates, including a disgraced former governor, a democratic socialist and a Republican best known for founding the Guardian Angels vigilante group. Published April 24, 2025
Trump signs executive order targeting education accrediting system
President Trump expanded his assault on woke cultures in America's education system with executive orders signed Wednesday. Published April 23, 2025
Trump weighs in against erasing Native American names from sports teams
President Trump said Wednesday that it made little sense to force sports teams to get rid of names referencing Native Americans. Published April 23, 2025
Gingrich says Trump note shows he wants to avoid raising taxes
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said President Trump told him he has no plans to raise taxes on anyone. Published April 22, 2025
Rep. Barr to run for McConnell’s Senate seat in GOP primary
Rep. Andy Barr announced Tuesday that he will run for Kentucky's U.S. Senate seat in 2026, looking to replace longtime Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who is retiring. Published April 22, 2025
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
