Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Online liberal social media users celebrate Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Liberal commentators online took to their social media platforms upon hearing about the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk. Published September 11, 2025
U.S. Islamic advocacy group urges Schumer, Jeffries to endorse Mamdani for New York mayor
The campaign arm of the Council on American-Islamic Relations is leaning on New York's top Democratic leaders in Congress to endorse New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, who would be the city's first Muslim mayor. Published September 11, 2025
Fired FBI officials file lawsuit against the bureau, seek reinstatement to previous jobs
Three former senior FBI officials have filed a lawsuit against FBI Director Kash Patel, seeking reinstatement to their previous positions. Published September 11, 2025
House Democrats rail at GOP in chamber after request for prayer for Charlie Kirk and family
House lawmakers erupted at one another Wednesday when a Republican lawmaker requested Speaker Mike Johnson say a prayer for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and his family. Published September 10, 2025
Black Democrats say GOP claims of underrepresentation in Congress are ‘hogwash’
Black Democrats say Republicans' claim of underrepresentation in Congress is garbage and that its Congressional Black Caucus members are being targeted. Published September 10, 2025
Congressional Black Caucus members rip GOP’s ‘racist’ redistricting plans
Congressional Black Caucus members on Tuesday decried redistricting efforts by Republicans as a "racist" plan that has threatened the seats of CBC lawmakers. Published September 9, 2025
Stefanik pushes bill to end cashless bail across the country
Rep. Elise Stefanik introduced legislation in the House to end cashless bail in the District of Columbia and throughout the nation. Published September 9, 2025
Stabbing death of Ukrainian refugee by ‘madman’ brings focus to Trump’s anti-crime agenda
For two weeks, the harrowing story of a young Ukrainian refugee killed in an unprovoked attack by a homeless ex-convict flew under the national media radar. But no longer. Published September 8, 2025
GoFundMe yanks down fundraisers for suspect in murder of woman on Charlotte light rail
GoFundMe pulled down several online fundraisers advocating for the suspect accused of murdering a Ukrainian refugee woman on a Charlotte, North Carolina, light rail. Published September 8, 2025
DeSantis cheers his feats while speaking at Texas freedom summit
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' keynote speech Friday at a dinner at the State Freedom Caucus Network summit sounded a lot like a presidential candidate's stump speech. Published September 6, 2025
Maryland GOP dares Democratic super majority in Legislature to redraw congressional map
Maryland Republican state lawmakers attending the State Freedom Caucus Network summit challenged Maryland Democrats to redraw their state's congressional map. Published September 5, 2025
DeSantis to headline State Freedom Caucus summit as anticipation builds over GOP’s 2028 players
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will headline the State Freedom Caucus Network dinner here on Friday, following a flurry of moves that have kept him in the national headlines and in conversations about the GOP's 2028 race for White House. Published September 4, 2025
Freedom Caucus faithful rally as leaders leave Congress to seek higher office
The wave of House Freedom Caucus members leaving Congress is only the natural progression of a movement that is spreading far and wide, according to State Freedom Caucus Network President Andy Roth. Published September 2, 2025
Democratic lawmakers rebuked for scorning prayer after Minneapolis Catholic school shooting
Democrats reacting to the deadly Minneapolis school shooting by belittling prayer may want to ask the Almighty for help with their messaging. Published August 29, 2025
Trump revokes Kamala Harris’ extended Secret Service protection
President Trump revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection on Thursday after it became known she had the detail beyond the six months that vice presidents usually receive when they leave office. Published August 29, 2025
Trump orders federal buildings to be built as Classical architecture
President Trump called for all federal public buildings to be built in a Classical style to honor tradition, foster civic pride, and inspire the citizenry. Published August 28, 2025
Trump ends collective bargaining with unions tied to agencies with national security missions
President Trump on Thursday ended collective bargaining with several federal unions with national security missions. Published August 28, 2025
Trump signs memorandum to strengthen rules around political lobbying, federal grant-making
President Trump on Thursday tightened up the rules for political lobbying related to federal grant-making. Published August 28, 2025
Legitimacy of Biden’s autopen pardons questioned by Vance
Vice President J.D. Vance on Thursday questioned the validity of pardons allegedly signed with an autopen during the Biden administration. Published August 28, 2025
Trump wants Republicans to hold a national convention before midterms
President Trump says he will suggest that Republicans hold a national convention just before next year's midterm elections. Published August 28, 2025
