Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
WATCH: Trump establishes anti-crime task force in Memphis
President Trump Monday signed a presidential memorandum to establish the Memphis Safe Task Force to clean up crime in the Tennessee city. Published September 15, 2025
Trump honored with historic second state visit in U.K.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will travel to the United Kingdom on Tuesday for a state visit, making him the first U.S. president to receive the honor on two occasions. Published September 15, 2025
U.S. says a deal has been reached on TikTok, but details are sparse
The Trump administration and China have reached an agreement to keep the popular social video platform TikTok running in the U.S., administration officials announced Monday. Published September 15, 2025
Trump officials, GOP lawmakers recall personal moments with Charlie Kirk at D.C. vigil
Republican lawmakers, conservative leaders and Trump administration officials shared personal stories at a memorial service and prayer vigil Sunday night for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk at the Kennedy Center. Published September 15, 2025
Kirk assassination unleashes global groundswell of support, Erika Kirk vows to carry on legacy
The breadth and depth of support for Charlie Kirk was on full display over the weekend as political leaders, activists and mourners around the globe attended rallies, memorials and vigils honoring the assassinated 31-year-old conservative. Published September 14, 2025
Trump officials, GOP lawmakers to attend memorial service for Charlie Kirk at the Kennedy Center
Republican lawmakers, conservative leaders and Trump administration officials plan to attend a memorial service and prayer vigil Sunday evening for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk at the Kennedy Center. Published September 14, 2025
Rifle in Charlie Kirk killing complicates the usual gun control narrative
The single shot that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk's last week upended decades of the gun control debate. Published September 14, 2025
Trump slams NYC GOP mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa as not exactly prime time
President Trump on Friday criticized New York City Republican mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa as "not exactly prime time." Published September 12, 2025
Online liberal social media users celebrate Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Liberal commentators online took to their social media platforms upon hearing about the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk. Published September 11, 2025
U.S. Islamic advocacy group urges Schumer, Jeffries to endorse Mamdani for New York mayor
The campaign arm of the Council on American-Islamic Relations is leaning on New York's top Democratic leaders in Congress to endorse New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, who would be the city's first Muslim mayor. Published September 11, 2025
Fired FBI officials file lawsuit against the bureau, seek reinstatement to previous jobs
Three former senior FBI officials have filed a lawsuit against FBI Director Kash Patel, seeking reinstatement to their previous positions. Published September 11, 2025
House Democrats rail at GOP in chamber after request for prayer for Charlie Kirk and family
House lawmakers erupted at one another Wednesday when a Republican lawmaker requested Speaker Mike Johnson say a prayer for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and his family. Published September 10, 2025
Black Democrats say GOP claims of underrepresentation in Congress are ‘hogwash’
Black Democrats say Republicans' claim of underrepresentation in Congress is garbage and that its Congressional Black Caucus members are being targeted. Published September 10, 2025
Congressional Black Caucus members rip GOP’s ‘racist’ redistricting plans
Congressional Black Caucus members on Tuesday decried redistricting efforts by Republicans as a "racist" plan that has threatened the seats of CBC lawmakers. Published September 9, 2025
Stefanik pushes bill to end cashless bail across the country
Rep. Elise Stefanik introduced legislation in the House to end cashless bail in the District of Columbia and throughout the nation. Published September 9, 2025
Stabbing death of Ukrainian refugee by ‘madman’ brings focus to Trump’s anti-crime agenda
For two weeks, the harrowing story of a young Ukrainian refugee killed in an unprovoked attack by a homeless ex-convict flew under the national media radar. But no longer. Published September 8, 2025
GoFundMe yanks down fundraisers for suspect in murder of woman on Charlotte light rail
GoFundMe pulled down several online fundraisers advocating for the suspect accused of murdering a Ukrainian refugee woman on a Charlotte, North Carolina, light rail. Published September 8, 2025
DeSantis cheers his feats while speaking at Texas freedom summit
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' keynote speech Friday at a dinner at the State Freedom Caucus Network summit sounded a lot like a presidential candidate's stump speech. Published September 6, 2025
Maryland GOP dares Democratic super majority in Legislature to redraw congressional map
Maryland Republican state lawmakers attending the State Freedom Caucus Network summit challenged Maryland Democrats to redraw their state's congressional map. Published September 5, 2025
DeSantis to headline State Freedom Caucus summit as anticipation builds over GOP’s 2028 players
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will headline the State Freedom Caucus Network dinner here on Friday, following a flurry of moves that have kept him in the national headlines and in conversations about the GOP's 2028 race for White House. Published September 4, 2025
