Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Republican lawmakers demand info from more than 130 companies about ESG initiative
House GOP lawmakers on the Judiciary Committee demanded information Tuesday from more than 130 companies about their involvement with an investor-led climate action initiative. Published July 30, 2024
GOP lawmakers want GAO to probe how DOJ investigates Chinese spies on U.S. soil
House Republicans called on the Government Accountability Office to review how the Justice Department investigates foreign nationals sent to spy on U.S. soil. Published July 30, 2024
‘Reduced to a pulse’: Jan. 6 defendant recounts prison treatment, DOJ’s overreach
A Jan. 6 defendant said he spent four months in solitary confinement in federal prison, harsh conditions that could have been avoided in light of the Supreme Court's ruling that the Justice Department overreached when it charged hundreds of the U.S. Capitol defendants with felony obstruction. Published July 29, 2024
Anti-Israel protesters mostly escape prosecution in nation’s capital, leaving mark on the city
Republicans are demanding the same sort of zealous prosecutions of anti-Israel demonstrators who rampaged in Washington this week as the Biden administration doled out to the protesters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Published July 25, 2024
National Park Service begins cleanup of vandalized monuments following anti-Israel protest
The National Park Service on Thursday began removing graffiti and repairing statues, a bell and a fountain outside Union Station that protesters damaged Wednesday during demonstrations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to a joint meeting of Congress. Published July 25, 2024
Anti-Israel protesters swarm Washington during Netanyahu’s address to Congress
Thousands of demonstrators protesting Israel's war in Gaza marched through Washington on Wednesday, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of war crimes as he addressed congressional lawmakers during a joint session. Published July 24, 2024
FBI Director Wray says Trump questionnaire not created by bureau official
FBI Director Christopher A. Wray told House lawmakers Wednesday that a security questionnaire asking about employees' political beliefs was not created by a bureau official. Published July 24, 2024
House committee grills FBI director about Trump shooting
FBI Director Christopher A. Wray is facing the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and is expected to respond to a slew of questions about whistleblower claims of politically motivated disciplinary action by the bureau's security division. Published July 23, 2024
Trump wants ‘many’ debates with Harris, but not with ABC News as host
Former President Donald Trump, the GOP presidential nominee, said he is looking forward to many debates with Vice President Kamala Harris, who has become the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Published July 23, 2024
White House, Democrats dig in against calls for Biden to resign
White House officials and Democratic lawmakers on Monday rebuffed calls for President Biden to resign because of doubts about his ability to serve as commander-in-chief, after he bowed out of his reelection campaign. Published July 22, 2024
Kamala Harris sets up sit-down with Congress’ Democratic leaders to press for endorsements
House and Senate Democratic leaders are set to meet with Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday as she lobbies for their endorsements for the party's presidential nomination. Published July 22, 2024
House Democrats say Biden is fit to serve out remainder of term
House Democratic lawmakers rebuffed Republican calls for President Biden to resign from office or for Vice President Kamala Harris to gather the Cabinet and invoke the 25th Amendment to declare Mr. Biden incapable of serving out his term. Published July 22, 2024
Rep. Clyburn endorses Kamala Harris for president
Rep. James E. Clyburn endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday for the top of the presidential ticket after President Biden withdrew from the race. Published July 21, 2024
Democratic veepstakes begin after Biden withdraws from 2024 race
Speculation about Vice President Kamala Harris' choice of a running mate if she wins the Democratic nomination ramped up immediately after President Biden announced Sunday afternoon he would not seek reelection. Published July 21, 2024
Delegates express elation after fourth and final night at GOP convention
For GOP delegates on the floor at the Republican National Convention on Thursday night, the environment on the floor leading up to former President Donald Trump's nomination acceptance speech was "thrilling" and almost magical. Published July 19, 2024
Tucker Carlson says Trump’s response to shooting transformed him into the nation’s leader
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said he thinks former President Donald Trump is a changed man after getting shot, turning him into the leader needed to unify the nation. Published July 18, 2024
Republicans at convention say Trump DOJ won’t mete out retribution against political foes
Former President Donald Trump and his allies have faced felony prosecutions and suffered convictions and even jail time but delegates at the Republican National Convention say they do not envision a Trump Justice Department hunting down political enemies. Published July 18, 2024
Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro defiant in RNC speech just hours after prison release
Peter Navarro left federal prison Wednesday and went straight to the Republican National Convention, where he warned Republicans they could be next if Democrats keep control of Washington. Published July 17, 2024
RNC by the numbers: 50,000 attendees, 100,000 balloons, $200 million impact on Milwaukee
The Republican National Convention welcomed 50,000 guests in Milwaukee, including the delegates who nominated Donald Trump and J.D. Vance as the party's president and vice president candidates. Published July 17, 2024
Trump’s convention speech is anticipated as moment to pull away from Biden in White House race
Former President Donald Trump leads President Biden in key battleground states and now has a golden opportunity, his supporters say, to pull further ahead by connecting with independent and undecided voters with his speech Thursday to cap the Republican National Convention. Published July 17, 2024
