Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Virginia GOP nominates Navy vet Hung Cao to challenge Rep. Jennifer Wexton
The Virginia Republican Party has nominated retired Navy Capt. Hung Cao to face off against two-term Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton in the Commonwealth's 10th Congressional District this November. Published May 23, 2022
Robert Gates: Ronald Reagan warned Europe against letting Russia build energy pipelines
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates noted Sunday that Europe had been warned for decades about allowing Russia to build oil pipelines and becoming dependent on the Kremlin for energy. Published May 22, 2022
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries says Dems’ $1.9 trillion spending package saved economy
Last year's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 spending plan passed by Congress' Democratic majority rescued the economy, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries said during an interview on CBS News' "Face The Nation" Sunday. Published May 22, 2022
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel: David Perdue made his own choice to enter Georgia governor’s race
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Sunday that former Sen. David Perdue made his own choice to challenge Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in Tuesday's GOP primary. Published May 22, 2022
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel takes jab at Cawthorn’s ‘Dark MAGA’ threat
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel mocked Rep. Madison Cawthorn's warning about "Dark MAGA" after he lost his re-election bid in North Carolina's GOP primary. Published May 22, 2022
Biden calls monkeypox virus a ‘concern,’ further spread ‘consequential’
President Biden said the recent outbreak of monkeypox cases identified in Europe and the U.S. was something he was concerned about and further spread could be "consequential." Published May 22, 2022
New York judge finalizes congressional map, opening door for Democratic chaos in primary race
A New York judge finalized the state's congressional and state Senate district maps late Friday night, changing very little from Monday's proposed map that set off consternation among Democrats. Published May 21, 2022
National School Boards Association blames ex-CEO for ‘domestic terrorists’ letter about parents
The National School Boards Association is blaming the organization's former Interim director and CEO, Chip Slaven, for masterminding the letter to President Biden asking for parents to be investigated as domestic terrorists. Published May 20, 2022
Bill de Blasio jumps into race for Congress, says he’s fighting to save democracy
Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday announced his run for Congress in the newly drawn 10th Congressional District. Published May 20, 2022
Bill de Blasio preparing congressional run in newly proposed New York district
Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio is attempting to find another job in politics and has formed an exploratory committee to run for Congress in the newly drawn 10th Congressional District. Published May 20, 2022
Redrawn into same House district, longtime allies Maloney, Nadler ready to face off in Dem primary
Two veteran New York City Democratic lawmakers drawn into the same congressional district in a proposed map say they are ready to take down the other one for the new seat. Published May 19, 2022
Rep. Madison Cawthorn loses in North Carolina House primary
Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina lost his reelection campaign in Tuesday's Republican primary to state Sen. Chuck Edwards after a turbulent first term filled with personal problems and feuds with his own party. Published May 17, 2022
Proposed New York congressional map poised to affect Democrats across the country
The congressional New York map proposed by a court-appointed special master has thrown Democrats into a tailspin, and carries potential risks for the entire party across the country. Published May 17, 2022
Proposed New York congressional map puts DCCC chairman in same district as ‘Squad’ member
The chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee found his seat moved to the same district as a member of the progressive "Squad" under the preliminary congressional boundaries for New York, released Monday by a court-appointed special master. Published May 16, 2022
Buffalo shooter previously on authorities’ radar in threat investigation
A White teenager suspected of killing 10 people in a racially motivated shooting rampage at a Buffalo grocery store in a predominantly Black neighborhood was known to authorities for a violent-threats probe more than a year ago. Published May 15, 2022
Pelosi extends proxy voting period, citing COVID-19 pandemic
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has extended the House proxy voting period until the end of June, citing the public health emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic. Published May 13, 2022
Trump expected to speak at NRA’s annual meeting
Former President Donald Trump will headline the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) Leadership Forum later this month. Published May 12, 2022
Biden scrambles to address baby formula shortage as critics say he was caught flat-footed
President Biden scrambled Thursday to show he is on top of the baby formula shortage as frustrated parents and Republicans slammed the administration for getting caught flat-footed and sending scarce formula to illegal immigrants while American parents stare at empty store shelves. Published May 12, 2022
Democrats blame FDA for moving too slowly in probe of infant formula company
Democrats are pointing the finger at the Food and Drug Administration for acting too slowly in investigating a major company that manufactures infant formula, a case that led to a supply shortage of the product across the country. Published May 12, 2022
Lawmakers prepare for Republican Study Committee election in November
House GOP lawmakers interested in taking the helm of the Republican Study Committee in November have begun seeking support of their fellow members of the largest conservative faction in Congress. Published May 11, 2022
