Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Outside groups descend on Virginia for redistricting referendum
A liberal dark money organization has launched a $5 million campaign to persuade voters to back the Democrats' redrawn congressional map in an April referendum. Published February 16, 2026
Ballot language for Virginia redistricting referendum criticized for misleading voters
Democratic officials in Virginia have been accused of misleading voters with the language used in the ballot question for the party's redistricting plan. Published February 16, 2026
Ranked choice voting add wrinkle for GOP in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race
Ranked choice voting has made conservative-leaning Alaska potentially competitive in this year's Senate race. Published February 16, 2026
Carrie Prejean Boller removed from Religious Liberty Commission
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick removed Carrie Prejean Boller from the White House Religious Liberty Commission after setting off a contentious hearing this week over Israel's war in Gaza. Published February 11, 2026
Democrat-run Virginia goes big on gun control
Virginia's Democratic leaders are moving full steam ahead with their first batch of gun-control laws now that the party controls every lever of power in Richmond. Published February 10, 2026
Trump’s endorsement of Louisiana lawmaker transforms primary
President Trump's endorsement of Republican state Sen. Blake Miguez in the race for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District has shaken up the crowded primary. Published February 9, 2026
Congress pressed to pass legislation for off-grid power sources without regulation
A coalition of right-of-center activists sent a letter Monday to the Senate urging passage of the DATA Act, which would allow off-grid power sources to be built and used without regulation as a public utility. Published February 9, 2026
Local leaders and lawmen defy Democrat-run states’ crackdown on cooperating with ICE
Politicians in Democratic-led states are rushing to end cooperation with ICE, but a rebellion is brewing among conservative local officials who say they will find ways to work around the bans. Published February 9, 2026
Republicans launch caucus to stop spread of Shariah in U.S.
A group of House Republicans launched the Shariah-free America caucus on Tuesday as an effort to prevent the spread of radical Islamization within the U.S. criminal justice system and American culture. Published February 3, 2026
Republicans push back on Pirro after she threatens jail time for lawful gun owners
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro received blowback from Republican lawmakers after she threatened jail time for any person who entered the city with a firearm. Published February 3, 2026
Trump cautions GOP will never win again if illegal immigrants are not deported
President Trump warned Monday that Republicans would never win elections again if they do not help remove illegal immigrants from U.S. municipalities. Published February 2, 2026
Ex-FBI deputy director Dan Bongino lashes out at critics in return to podcast
Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino returned to his podcast Monday by welcoming President Trump to the show, and castigating the media and online critics who said he and FBI Director Kash Patel did not accomplish what they set out to do at the bureau. Published February 2, 2026
Infighting, money woes drag down NRA’s comeback as a heavyweight in American politics
Dismal fundraising and internal strife have hobbled the 154-year-old National Rifle Association in the quest to regain its status as a political powerhouse, according to people familiar with the situation. Published February 2, 2026
New list identifies immigration sanctuary school districts across the U.S.
Defending Education has compiled a list of more than 700 school districts from around the country that have passed resolutions or published guidance or district policies for dealing with federal immigration officials and illegal immigrants. Published February 2, 2026
Virginia Democrats advance restrictions on immigration officers, including mask ban
Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly have advanced three bills to restrict federal immigration authorities while operating in the commonwealth, including a ban on masks for officers. Published January 29, 2026
GOP introduces bill to require Senate approval for U.S. to join any global climate treaty
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso spearheaded legislation with 23 Republican lawmakers that would mandate Senate approval for the U.S. to join or rejoin any international climate agreement. Published January 29, 2026
White House accuses Minnesota officials of whipping up protesters as ‘distraction’ to cover up fraud
The White House accused Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials Monday of urging agitators to protest against immigration enforcement and cause chaos in Minneapolis' streets as a distraction from federal fraud probes against the officials. Published January 26, 2026
Virginia pro-gun activists start new Second Amendment sanctuary movement
The Virginia Citizen Defense League, led by its president, Philip Van Cleave, called on members to activate the "Second Amendment sanctuary movement 2.0." Published January 26, 2026
Protester killed Saturday in clash with ICE agents had Sig Sauer high-capacity 9mm pistol
Alex Pretti, the protester who was shot and killed Saturday while clashing with federal agents, was carrying a Sig Sauer P320-AXG COMBAT, a high-capacity 9 mm pistol. Published January 25, 2026
RNC advances party rule change to allow a midterm convention this year
The Republican National Committee is on a fast track to change party rules to allow the RNC chairman to convene a "special ceremonial convention" outside a presidential election cycle. Published January 23, 2026
