Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Whistleblower: FBI top brass shielded from scrutiny of the bureau’s internal counterespionage unit
An FBI employee blew the whistle on the unit that investigates counterespionage inside the bureau, accusing it of "gross misconduct, fraud and potentially criminal activities." Published November 20, 2025
Trump announces Saudi Arabia as major non-NATO ally at White House dinner
President Trump surprised attendees at the White House dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman by announcing that the U.S. is formally designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally. Published November 18, 2025
White House is interviewing candidates for the next chairman of the Federal Reserve
The White House is in the midst of interviewing candidates to appoint a new Federal Reserve chair when Jerome Powell's term expires in May, President Trump said Monday. Published November 18, 2025
Trump pressures Indiana governor to ‘produce’ more GOP seats in redistricting fight
President Trump on Tuesday urged Indiana Republican Gov. Mike Braun to push redistricting, saying he "must produce" more GOP congressional seats. Published November 18, 2025
Trump touts his affordability policies at McDonald’s summit
Recalling one of the most memorable moments of his 2024 campaign for an audience of McDonald's Restaurant owners, operators and suppliers, President Trump touted his administration's success with bringing down prices. Published November 17, 2025
Trump says he will sign Epstein bill if legislation lands on his desk
President Trump said on Monday he will sign legislation releasing files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein if it reaches his desk, saying the fallout of the files' information is a "Democrat problem." Published November 17, 2025
White House introduces FIFA Pass to expedite international fans’ visas to U.S.
The U.S. will prioritize visa appointments for fans attending the 2026 World Cup, which is expected to attract five to 10 million people from around the world, the White House FIFA task force announced Monday. Published November 17, 2025
Free market think tank offers a menu of options for states to create more affordable housing
The Mercatus Center recently released a policy brief outlining various options to make housing more affordable nationwide. Published November 17, 2025
Trump interested in meeting with Mayor-elect Mamdani, says ‘we’ll work something out’
President Trump, upon his return to Washington from Palm Beach on Sunday night, stated that he wanted to hear from Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani after Mr. Mamdani had expressed interest in meeting with him recently. Published November 17, 2025
Trump shifts stance and now tells House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files
President Trump has told House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein files, a sudden reversal in his position on the issue. Published November 17, 2025
California yanks illegal immigrants’ trucker’s licenses; Newsom says migrant status not a factor
California has moved to cancel licenses of 17,000 commercial drivers after a back-and-forth with the Trump administration, which is pushing to get what it calls "dangerous foreign drivers" off U.S. roads. Published November 16, 2025
State Department hits 4 antifa groups with foreign terrorist organization tags
The State Department designated four antifa groups as foreign terrorist organizations on Thursday. Published November 13, 2025
Trump preparing ‘Trumpcare’ proposal after government reopens, White House says
President Trump is ready to propose a new health care policy when the government reopens to replace the "broken" Obamacare system Democrats created, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday. Published November 12, 2025
Shutdown surrender spurs liberal group to target Senate Democrats in 2026 primaries
The liberal campaign organization Indivisible announced Tuesday it plans to launch its largest primary initiative ever because Senate Democrats capitulated to end the government shutdown without re-upping Obamacare premium subsidies. Published November 11, 2025
Transportation Secretary Duffy describes potentially dangerous skies in final days of shutdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Tuesday that pilots and commercial airlines are reporting potentially perilous circumstances due to the stress that the government shutdown has placed on air traffic controllers nationwide. Published November 11, 2025
Flight gridlock slows Republicans aiming to reopen government
The Senate-passed package to reopen the government is in the hands of House lawmakers for a scheduled Wednesday vote, but flight cancellations and delays could jar that timing. Published November 11, 2025
Trump says Greene has ‘lost her way’ after criticizing the president
President Trump pushed back on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, saying "she lost her way" for recent criticism of Mr. Trump and the Republican Party for focusing more on foreign affairs than domestic issues. Published November 10, 2025
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul puts the brakes on Mamdani’s free bus-ride plan
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has panned a key policy proposal from New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Published November 10, 2025
Bernie Sanders-inspired group Our Revolution calls for Schumer to step down as Democratic leader
The left-wing activist group Our Revolution called on Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer to step down from his post after losing the shutdown standoff. Published November 10, 2025
Anti-Defamation League tracking every move of the incoming Mamdani administration in NYC
The Anti-Defamation League has launched a comprehensive initiative to track and monitor the policies and personnel appointments of Mayor-elect Zorhan Mamdani's incoming administration, aiming to protect Jewish residents across the city's five boroughs. Published November 10, 2025
