Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
Smash-and-grab crime wave baffles congressional Democrats
Democrats are flummoxed by the wave of smash-and-grab retail theft, with some denying it's happening and others saying they are not ready to make major-league shoplifting a felony. Published December 1, 2021
Muslim lawmakers press leadership to exact ‘appropriate’ punishment of Lauren Boebert
A group of Islamic lawmakers Tuesday night announced they are talking to the Democratic leadership about how they think GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert should be punished for comments she made about Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar being a suicide bomber. Published November 30, 2021
Lawmakers fume over U.S. pandemic relief funds pilfered by crime gangs in China, Russia
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill demanded hearings into fraud in the government's coronavirus unemployment benefit program after hearing that crime syndicates in China, Russia and other adversary nations pocketed tens of billions of dollars. Published November 30, 2021
Greene escalates GOP infighting, targets Mace for criticizing Boebert
Republicans keep "trash"-talking one another over the backlash surrounding comments GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert said she made in jest to Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar about being a suicide bomber. Published November 30, 2021
Boebert-Omar feud explodes in failed makeup call
Reps. Ilhan Omar and Lauren Boebert had a phone conversation Monday. It did not go well. Published November 29, 2021
House Republican candidate recruitment spikes
Republicans' growing confidence about next year's midterm elections is attracting a stampede of new GOP candidates for House races. Published November 26, 2021
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: Kevin McCarthy lacks support to be House speaker if GOP takes majority
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Georgia Republican, claims that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy lacks the votes to be speaker if the GOP recaptures the lower chamber next year. Published November 25, 2021
AG Merrick Garland orders U.S. attorneys to crack down on unruly airline passengers
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday issued a memorandum to U.S. attorneys to prioritize prosecution of federal crimes on commercial aircraft that endanger the safety of passengers, flight crews and flight attendants. Published November 25, 2021
Supply chain disruption, pandemic hit Americans at Thanksgiving table
Thanksgiving food choices are more expensive and harder to come by this holiday due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the supply chain disruption. Published November 25, 2021
Texas Republicans weigh replacing Rep. Louie Gohmert in Congress
Texas Republicans have begun considering replacing GOP Rep. Louie Gohmert, who announced on Monday that he's running for state attorney general. Published November 25, 2021
GoFundMe pulls $5M bail fundraiser for suspect in fatal Waukesha parade crash
GoFundMe has removed a campaign page to raise $5 million for bail for the man accused of barreling his SUV into a crowd of parade-goers in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Published November 25, 2021
San Francisco Apple store hit in smash-and-grab robbery
Another smash-and-grab robbery in California targeted an Apple Store in San Francisco Wednesday with suspects snatching tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. Published November 25, 2021
Frustrated drivers at gas stations stick it to Biden with ‘I did that!’ decals
Consumers angry with soaring gas prices are placing stickers on gas pumps with an image of President Biden saying "I did that!" as he points to the total price paid by the driver. Published November 24, 2021
NRCC expands ‘Exit List’ of targeted Democrats, hits them in Thanksgiving inflation ads
The National Republican Congressional Committee expanded its list of Democratic lawmakers who are expected to vacate their seats next year, for a total of 40 Democrats likely to call it quits in Congress. Published November 23, 2021
Rep. Louie Gohmert announces bid for Texas attorney general
Rep. Louie Gohmert will retire from Congress to run for Texas attorney general, he announced Monday night. Published November 22, 2021
Rep. Lauren Boebert’s bill would block federal payouts to illegal immigrants separated under Trump
Rep. Lauren Boebert, Colorado Republican, introduced legislation Monday morning that would prohibit settlement payments to illegal aliens of any amount as part of litigation filed by criminals suing the federal government. Published November 22, 2021
House Dems celebrate $1.75T welfare bill’s passage
House Democrats celebrated the passage Friday of President Biden's massive social welfare and climate bill, brushing aside threats that vulnerable members will be hammered over the vote by Republicans in next year's midterm elections. Published November 19, 2021
Speaker Pelosi dodges retirement question again
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi refused on Friday to say if she plans to run for reelection, or would make her plans known upon the possible final passage of President Biden's multitrillion-dollar spending package. Published November 19, 2021
Lawmakers clash over Treasury nominee’s Soviet background, anti-fossil fuel positions
Fireworks erupted on the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Thursday over President Biden's nominee to lead a top regulatory post in the Treasury Department, with Republicans challenging her worldview as a native of the former Soviet Union, and Democrats accusing the GOP of engaging in "Red Scare" tactics. Published November 18, 2021
Boebert’s comments on Gosar censure spark Democrats’ clapback
Rep. Lauren Boebert, Colorado Republican, has stirred up Democratic lawmakers whom she targeted in remarks on the House floor during the debate over the censure of Rep. Paul Gosar, Arizona Republican. Published November 18, 2021
