Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for efforts in Iran-Israel ceasefire
President Trump was formally nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize on Tuesday for brokering the Iran-Israel ceasefire. Published June 24, 2025
Trump blames Biden for allowing Iranian sleeper cells into U.S.
President Trump excoriated former President Biden Tuesday, saying Mr. Biden allowed many Iranian terrorist sleeper cells to infiltrate the U.S. Published June 24, 2025
Trump to arrive at NATO summit following tenuous Israel-Iran ceasefire
NATO members are kicking off their summit Tuesday in The Hague and expect to discuss raising each country's contribution to the body's defense budget. Published June 24, 2025
Trump drops F-bomb after Israel and Iran break ceasefire
President Trump, angered by Israel and Iran lobbing attacks against one another after publicly agreeing to a ceasefire he brokered, deliberately dropped the F-bomb on live TV Tuesday when asked by a reporter about the tenuous agreement. Published June 24, 2025
Trump expresses frustration toward Iran and Israel following post-ceasefire attacks
President Trump Tuesday implored Israel to not lob an attack on Iran after Israel accused the Islamic Republic of violating the ceasefire between the two countries. Published June 24, 2025
Pam Bondi clashes with House Democrats over cutting jobs at ATF
Fireworks erupted Monday at a House hearing when Rep. Rosa DeLauro accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of trying to whittle away the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Published June 23, 2025
White House attempts to limit Iran’s options through China’s need for oil
The Trump administration believes it can corner Iran by using its largest consumer of oil, China, against the Islamic regime. Published June 23, 2025
Trump receives praise from GOP opponents for strike in Iran
Some Republican opponents of President Trump are praising his decision to send B-2 bombers into Iran Saturday to strike three key nuclear sites. Published June 23, 2025
Trump administration funds $10 million study on health effects of East Palestine train derailment
The Trump administration has launched a study of the long-term health consequences for residents of East Palestine, Ohio, from a train derailment that spilled toxic chemicals in 2023. Published June 20, 2025
Trump uses Juneteenth to criticize the number of federal holidays on the calendar
President Trump criticized the number of U.S. federal holidays Thursday evening, saying that it costs the country "billions of dollars" to keep businesses shuttered on these days. Published June 19, 2025
Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to make it easier for survivors of domestic abuse to file taxes
Senators have introduced bipartisan legislation that would make it easier for survivors of domestic abuse to file their taxes without fear of being forced to contact their abusers. Published June 19, 2025
Polled voters concerned about Trump economy but see long-term benefit
President Trump appears to be struggling in his handling of the economy, according to a poll of 8,000 people, but most say his policies will benefit them later on. Published June 19, 2025
Senate Republicans chide Democrats for boycotting hearing focused on Biden’s mental decline
Democrats boycotted the first congressional hearing centered on allegations of how President Biden's White House covered up his mental decline. Published June 18, 2025
Senate Republicans include Second Amendment provisions in reconciliation bill
Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee have included Second Amendment provisions in the chamber's version of President Trump's "big beautiful bill" that call for tax cuts for some gun owners. Published June 18, 2025
Louisiana Senate candidate Miguez rips Cassidy as ‘phony’
Blake Miguez, a Louisiana GOP lawmaker seeking to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy in his state's 2026 Republican primary, pounded him with the senator's own words when joining the race Tuesday. Published June 17, 2025
Republicans launch probe into how U.S. media agency vetted foreign nationals they hired
House Republicans launched an investigation Tuesday into how the U.S. Agency for Global Media vetted foreign nationals, including those from countries hostile to the U.S., and why senior agency officials awarded grants to entities with alleged conflicts of interest. Published June 17, 2025
Speaker Johnson postpones trip to Israel for speech amid escalating war with Iran
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday he has postponed his trip to Israel to speak to the Knesset, due to the war that has erupted with Iran. Published June 16, 2025
Congress’ lawmakers clamor for more security in the wake of Minnesota killings
Lawmakers in Congress are rattled by the politically motivated series of shootings in Minnesota and want more protection for themselves. Published June 16, 2025
Senators to get security briefing after political assassinations in Minnesota stir Congress
Senators will receive a security briefing Tuesday from the sergeant-at-arms and U.S. Capitol Police in the wake of the assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman. Published June 16, 2025
Capitol Police sue to install J6 memorial
A pair of Capitol Police officers who dealt with Jan. 6 rioters four years ago filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to compel the Architect of the Capitol to install a memorial honoring cops who defended the building and those inside the complex that day. Published June 13, 2025
