Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
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
Shooter’s attack on Trump doesn’t dent gun-rights fealty at RNC
Republicans at their party convention said their commitment to gun rights and expanding concealed carry wasn't diminished by the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Published July 17, 2024
Protesters at RNC not tamping down rhetoric in wake of attack against Trump
Political protesters at the Republican National Convention of former President Donald Trump say his brush with death Saturday in an assassination attempt at a campaign rally will not slow down their determination to be heard during the gathering. Published July 15, 2024
Trump vows to ‘never surrender’ after attempt on his life, marches on to RNC in Milwaukee
Two days after an assassin's bullet came just millimeters from ending former President Donald Trump's life on a rally stage in Butler County, Pennsylvania, Republicans on Monday kick off the party's national convention, where they will formally nominate the survivor of an assassination attempt to lead the party's 2024 ticket. Published July 14, 2024
Nikki Haley to speak at Republican National Convention
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is now scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention, a source familiar with the circumstances said. Published July 14, 2024
Rep. Bennie Thompson fires staffer over social media post on Trump assassination attempt
Rep. Bennie G. Thompson fired a congressional staffer over a now-deleted FaceBook post appearing to support a shooter's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Published July 14, 2024
Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to boost Trump, Biden and RFK Jr.’s Secret Service protection
Two House members introduced bipartisan legislation Sunday to enhance Secret Service protection for former President Donald Trump, President Biden and independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Published July 14, 2024
Secret Service at center of ‘failure’ to prevent assassination attempt
The Secret Service is facing intense scrutiny after a would-be assassin managed to graze former President Donald Trump with a bullet this weekend Published July 14, 2024
Aide to Rep. Bennie Thompson criticized for ‘despicable statements’ on Trump assassination attempt
A Facebook post tied to a staffer of Rep. Bennie Thompson is being scrutinized after it appeared to support a shooter's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Published July 14, 2024
Secret Service faces questions after Trump assassination attempt
The House's top investigator said he will demand answers from the Secret Service after former President Donald Trump was shot during a campaign rally Saturday. Published July 13, 2024
Elon Musk endorses Trump following shooting at MAGA rally
Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk endorsed former President Donald Trump almost an hour after Mr. Trump collapsed on stage during a Saturday rally in Pennsylvania when shots were heard. Published July 13, 2024
See the list: Trump campaign, RNC announce Republican National Convention headliners
The Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee are on board with top speakers at next week's national convention in Milwaukee. Published July 13, 2024
Melania Trump expected to attend Republican National Convention
Former first lady Melania Trump is expected to appear next week at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,, according to a report. Published July 12, 2024
Peter Welch becomes first Democratic senator to call on Biden to quit
The first domino just dropped in the Senate. Published July 10, 2024
Congressional Democrats suggest Biden could change his mind about running for reelection
Congressional Democrats on Wednesday continued a slow trickle of comments suggesting their uneasiness with President Biden remaining in the presidential race, with top party officials indicating that he still has time to drop out. Published July 10, 2024
DOJ inspector general to testify to Congress about FBI retaliation against whistleblowers
Justice Department Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz is expected to testify before Congress this later month about his report flagging the FBI for stripping whistleblower agents of security clearances and pay without a timely appeals process. Published July 10, 2024
Rep. Dean Phillips says fellow Democrats have privately apologized for dismissing presidential run
Rep. Dean Phillips, the Minnesota Democrat who mounted a failed primary challenge to President Biden last year, said fellow Democratic lawmakers are now privately lamenting to him they did not take his campaign more seriously. Published July 10, 2024
