Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy fails to give U.S. lawmakers timeline of war’s end
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dodged Republicans' questions about when the war in his country will stop. Published September 21, 2023
McCarthy pitches plan for stopgap spending measure to keep government open
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday that the House will vote on a defense spending measure that failed earlier this week, and promised that he has flipped two of Republican holdouts after a closed-door meeting. Published September 20, 2023
AG Garland testifies that he had no personal knowledge of undercover FBI agents at Capitol riot
Attorney General Merrick Garland testified to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday that he had no personal knowledge that any undercover FBI agents or assets were present at the Capitol on Jan. 5, 2021, or the day after. Published September 20, 2023
FBI ex-official confirms to lawmakers that bureau had human sources in place on Jan. 6
A former top FBI official has told a House panel that the agency's Washington Field Office learned that FBI informants were involved in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot. Published September 19, 2023
Former Capitol Police chief blames Pelosi for Jan. 6 security failures
Rep. Nancy Pelosi was among the key players whom former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven A. Sund said was responsible for the breakdown in security that led to the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Published September 19, 2023
Zelenskyy to ask for more Ukraine aid amid congressional budget battle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will urge House and Senate lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Thursday for additional funding to support his war-beleaguered country. Published September 19, 2023
‘Slob’ Fetterman says Republicans are losing their minds over ‘disgraceful’ rule change
Sen. John Fetterman said Republicans are losing it over the Senate's new dress code, now known as the "Fetterman rule," based on the Pennsylvania Democrat's preference to wear hoodies or loose button-down shirts with baggy shorts. Published September 18, 2023
Former Capitol Police chief to testify before House panel on Jan. 6 attack
Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven A. Sund is expected to testify before the House Administration oversight subcommittee Tuesday to discuss the security failures that led to the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Published September 18, 2023
House Republicans unite behind impeachment inquiry
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said that Republican lawmakers did not raise objections to the impeachment inquiry into President Biden when the conference met to discuss the probe on Thursday. Published September 14, 2023
Federal judge blocks New Mexico governor’s gun ban
A federal judge has blocked part of a public health order issued by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham that suspended the right to carry guns in public in Albuquerque and the surrounding Bernalillo County. Published September 13, 2023
House moves swiftly to launch Biden impeachment probe
The House will move quickly to open its impeachment inquiry into corruption allegations against President Biden, lawmakers said Wednesday, announcing two crucial hearings this month and plans to seize Biden family financial records in their quest to determine whether Mr. Biden engaged in influence peddling when he was vice president. Published September 13, 2023
Senate Republicans offer support, advice to House GOP leaders on Biden impeachment inquiry
Senate Republicans expressed support Wednesday for the House impeachment inquiry into President Biden after Rep. Jim Jordan and Rep. James Comer, debriefed their upper chamber colleagues at the weekly GOP lunch meeting. Published September 13, 2023
Speaker McCarthy slams White House memo to news outlets demanding scrutiny of impeachment inquiry
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday called out the White House for sending a memo to executives at news outlets asking for increased scrutiny of the House Republican's impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Published September 13, 2023
House to hold first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing this month
The House will launch its impeachment inquiry into President Biden this month with a hearing that lays out evidence of Biden family actions that Republicans say prove illegal influence peddling and corruption. Published September 13, 2023
McCarthy orders committees to launch impeachment inquiry into President Biden
The House will open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden over allegations he used the power of his office to help his family secure lucrative foreign business deals while he was vice president. Published September 12, 2023
Speaker McCarthy wants an impeachment inquiry into Biden’s alleged influence racket
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is pressing forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Biden and rallying his House Republican Conference this week to back the probe, sources close to the speaker told The Washington Times. Published September 12, 2023
New Mexico governor’s suspension of gun rights draws fire from police, Dems, gun control advocates
Within hours of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's emergency order suspending the right to carry firearms in Albuquerque and the surrounding Bernalillo County, a federal lawsuit to block the ban was filed, state lawmakers called for her impeachment and even gun control activists rebuked her for violating the U.S. Constitution. Published September 10, 2023
New Mexico governor’s suspension order of right to carry triggers constitutionality questions
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an emergency order Friday suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque and the surrounding county for at least 30 days in response to a wave of deadly shootings. Published September 9, 2023
Sen. Manchin disputes accusation he’s being protected from difficult votes
Sen. Joe Manchin III, the most vulnerable Democrat up for reelection, claims Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville is wrong about lawmakers like him being protected from voting on nominations that could hurt them this campaign cycle. Published September 7, 2023
Sen. Markey blocks GOP lawmaker’s bill to ban mask mandates
A Senate Democrat on Thursday blocked legislation introduced by a Republican lawmaker that would prohibit a federal mask mandate. Published September 7, 2023
