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Kerry Picket

Kerry Picket is a White House correspondent for The Washington Times.
Picket covered the hill at other DC-based outlets including the Daily Caller and the Washington Examiner. Before that, she produced news for Robin Quivers of The Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM, wrote entertainment news for MTV Radio, and worked as a production assistant at MTV.com.
Picket is also a former radio guest host at SiriusXM Patriot 125 and appears frequently as a guest commentator on cable news programs and syndicated radio shows.
She can be reached at kpicket@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Kerry Picket

DNC passes dueling ICE resolutions as establishment, insurgents clash

The DNC on Saturday voted to approve dueling resolutions affecting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

August 15, 2026

Democrats plan decade-long strategy to push pro-transgender narrative

Democrats are doubling down on their fight to convince Americans that their transgender policies should return.

August 15, 2026

DNC interfaith meeting exposes party’s Israel-Gaza rift ahead of midterms

The Democratic Party's deep fractures over the Israel-Hamas conflict spilled into the open at its interfaith gathering Friday as Jewish and Palestinian American members squared off over charged phrases like "from the river to the sea" and the word "genocide."

August 14, 2026

Democrats vow to rein in Supreme Court’s ‘shadow’ docket if they retake Congress

Taking on the Supreme Court is high on the priority list for Democrats, should they win back Congress after the midterms.

August 14, 2026

Democrats give ‘Abolish ICE’ slogan a hard look as a formal policy position

Abolishing ICE moved one step closer Thursday to becoming the official policy of the Democratic Party, which would give the socialist and far-left wing a major beachhead in its takeover campaign.

August 13, 2026

DNC to open summer meeting amid fundraising woes, socialist surge and calls for chair’s ouster

The Democratic National Committee will hold its summer meeting in Austin, Texas, this week amid a campaign cash crunch, a leadership dispute and a socialist insurgency fracturing the party.

August 11, 2026

Decision to revive anti-weaponization fund rests with Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump says

President Trump on Monday hinted that his anti-weaponization fund could still be revived if newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche decides to resuscitate it.

August 10, 2026

Trump says Democrats are electing ‘jihadists’

President Trump on Monday warned that "jihadists" are being elected "all over the place."

August 10, 2026

Tax hawks warn farm bill threatens to raise price at the pump

Americans for Tax Reform calculated that the Agricultural Act provision allowing for year-round high-ethanol gasoline would increase fuel costs for Americans.

August 10, 2026

Gun rights promise to give GOP’s LePage edge in battle to flip Maine congressional district

A pivotal House race in Maine has turned into a gunfight.

August 7, 2026

Trump heaps praise on 120 Olympic, Paralympic athletes at White House

President Trump on Thursday congratulated 120 athletes who competed for Team USA in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Italy.

August 7, 2026

Trump says he never privately told donors to support Vance for 2028 election

President Trump on Thursday disputed a report that he privately told donors to support Vice President J.D. Vance for the 2028 presidential election.

August 6, 2026

White House launches new fraud tracking website to tout efforts

The White House on Thursday launched a new website to track every action the administration has taken to crack down on federal fraud and the efforts to recover taxpayer money from criminal networks.

August 6, 2026

North Carolina GOP seeks nominee to replace Rep. Chuck Edwards following lawmaker’s exit from race

North Carolina Republicans are seeking a new nominee for the state's 11th Congressional District to face off against Democrat Jamie Ager.

August 5, 2026

White House declassifies documents on FBI probe into whether Trump fired Comey at Russia’s urging

The White House on Wednesday released declassified documents saying the FBI launched an investigation into whether President Trump was acting as an asset on behalf of Russia when he fired FBI Director James B. Comey, despite the bureau saying there was little evidence within the agency supporting that assertion.

August 5, 2026

Rep. Chuck Edwards withdraws from reelection bid after ethics panel recommends censure

Rep. Chuck Edwards announced on social media early Wednesday morning that he will not seek reelection, days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured following its investigation into his behavior toward two former staffers.

August 5, 2026

Bus fare evasion is rising in New York as riders wait for Mamdani’s promise of free rides

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's promise of free bus rides has not technically come to fruition, but there's evidence it is spurring more riders to evade paying fares.

August 4, 2026

Ethics panel suggests censure of Edwards over sexual harassment violation

The House Committee on Ethics recommended Rep. Chuck Edwards be censured after the panel found he violated the chamber's Code of Official Conduct through a sustained pattern of inappropriate, unprofessional behavior toward two young female staffers.

August 3, 2026

WNBA pressed to bar transgender athletes from the league

A conservative Washington-based organization has called on the WNBA to prohibit transgender women from playing in the basketball league.

August 3, 2026

NYC’s Mamdani facing backlash again over rhetoric, snubbed from funeral of service member

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing backlash over his rhetoric after being snubbed from speaking at the funeral of a U.S. service member and being the subject of a petition drive to not participate in next month's 25th anniversary memorial services for the Sept. 11 attacks.

August 2, 2026

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Kerry Picket

Articles by Kerry Picket

DNC passes dueling ICE resolutions as establishment, insurgents clash

Democrats plan decade-long strategy to push pro-transgender narrative

DNC interfaith meeting exposes party’s Israel-Gaza rift ahead of midterms

Democrats vow to rein in Supreme Court’s ‘shadow’ docket if they retake Congress

Democrats give ‘Abolish ICE’ slogan a hard look as a formal policy position

DNC to open summer meeting amid fundraising woes, socialist surge and calls for chair’s ouster

Decision to revive anti-weaponization fund rests with Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump says

Trump says Democrats are electing ‘jihadists’

Tax hawks warn farm bill threatens to raise price at the pump

Gun rights promise to give GOP’s LePage edge in battle to flip Maine congressional district

Trump heaps praise on 120 Olympic, Paralympic athletes at White House

Trump says he never privately told donors to support Vance for 2028 election

White House launches new fraud tracking website to tout efforts

North Carolina GOP seeks nominee to replace Rep. Chuck Edwards following lawmaker’s exit from race

White House declassifies documents on FBI probe into whether Trump fired Comey at Russia’s urging

Rep. Chuck Edwards withdraws from reelection bid after ethics panel recommends censure

Bus fare evasion is rising in New York as riders wait for Mamdani’s promise of free rides

Ethics panel suggests censure of Edwards over sexual harassment violation

WNBA pressed to bar transgender athletes from the league

NYC’s Mamdani facing backlash again over rhetoric, snubbed from funeral of service member