Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Justice Department working with DOGE to collect agency referrals to launch fraud cases
The Department of Justice is working with the Department of Government Efficiency to collect referrals for criminal fraud investigations. Published March 25, 2025
Trump says law firms punished through his executive orders can redeem themselves
President Trump Monday said law firms who were punished through his recent executive orders over their past political actions have a chance to redeem themselves. Published March 24, 2025
Trump names Alina Habba as interim top federal prosecutor for New Jersey
President Trump named former defense attorney and White House counselor Alina Habba to be New Jersey's interim U.S. attorney. Published March 24, 2025
Republicans accuse Democrat Jasmine Crockett of inciting Tesla attacks, call for FBI investigation
A group of House Republicans on Friday called on FBI Director Kash Patel to investigate acts of domestic terrorism committed by the "radical Left" against Tesla owners and dealerships - and whether a firebrand Texas congresswoman is partly responsible for inciting the attacks. Published March 21, 2025
Trump offers overtime pay to previously stranded NASA astronauts
President Trump has offered to pay overtime out of his pocket for the two NASA astronauts who recently returned to Earth after an unexpected eight-month stint at the International Space Station. Published March 21, 2025
Trump says SBA will handle federal student loans
President Trump said he's "immediately" shifting the management of federal student loans to the Small Business Administration. Published March 21, 2025
Grassley calls on Bondi, Patel to review whistleblower retaliation in Biden era
Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles E. Grassley is calling on Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel to review and take corrective action in the cases of Justice Department and FBI whistleblowers whose security clearances were revoked by the Biden administration. Published March 21, 2025
Trump signs executive order aims to streamline federal procurement under GSA
President Trump has signed an executive order that centralizes federal government procurement under the General Services Administration. Published March 20, 2025
FBI agent critical of agency since Trump’s first term is charged with disclosing confidential files
An FBI agent and whistleblower who criticized the agency going back to President Trump's first term was arrested this week at New York's JFK International Airport and charged with illegally disclosing classified documents. Published March 20, 2025
FBI whistleblower punished by Biden regime gets new chance for justice in Trump era
The tide may have turned for an FBI whistleblower who has been battling the bureau for more than two years since he was stripped of security clearance and suspended without pay. Published March 19, 2025
White House says Supreme Court should ‘rein in’ activist judges after Trump’s call to impeach jurist
The White House said Wednesday that President Trump respects Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. but wants the Supreme Court to crack down on "activist" federal judges like the one who ruled against the administration in a deportation case. Published March 19, 2025
Vance suggests Americans shouldn’t fear AI or other new tech
Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday that America shouldn't be suspicious of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Published March 18, 2025
Karoline Leavitt slams ‘low level’ French politician for demanding U.S. return Statue of Liberty
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pushed back on a French lawmaker Monday who suggested that France should take back the Statue of Liberty from the U.S. over the Trump administration's immigration policy. Published March 17, 2025
President Trump questions Hunter Biden’s Secret Service protection in South Africa
President Trump said he plans to investigate why the Secret Service sent 18 agents to accompany Hunter Biden on a luxury vacation in South Africa. Published March 17, 2025
Democrats descend into chaos as they scramble to find right leader, message
The Democratic Party has fallen into disarray, as its rank and file publicly fight amongst each other, its leaders desperately try to find a cohesive message to deliver and the right leader to unite behind after a devastating loss to President Trump, and its popularity sinks to a record low. Published March 16, 2025
Graham says anyone who tried to take down Trump should ‘pay a price’
Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday that anyone who attempted to disrupt and takedown President Trump before, during and after his first term should "pay a price." Published March 16, 2025
New poll shows Democratic Party’s popularity at an all-time low
The Democratic Party's popularity has reached an all-time low in a new poll as its leaders attempt to figure out a cohesive message and a leader to unite behind in the wake of losing an election to President Trump. Published March 16, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls Sen. John Fetterman a hypocrite for mocking ‘choose your fighter’ video
Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Sunday called Sen. John Fetterman a hypocrite for his criticism of a video that his fellow Democratic lawmakers participated in recently. Published March 16, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett suggests fellow Democrats to reconsider if Chuck Schumer can lead party
Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Sunday suggested that fellow Democrats seek someone other than Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer to lead the party. Published March 16, 2025
Biden WH gave FBI Trump, Pence cellphones for 2020 election probe
The Biden White House gave the FBI cellphones that had belonged to President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, top senators revealed as part of new evidence questioning the voracious approach the bureau took in trying to investigate Mr. Trump once he left office. Published March 14, 2025
