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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.

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FILE - Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk speaks to the audience on his "Exposing Critical Racism Theory" tour on Oct. 5, 2021, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Jackson Forderer, File)

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.

September 11, 2025

New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks on stage for the March on Wall Street, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

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.

September 11, 2025

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies during a budget hearing on Capitol Hill, May 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey Jr., File)

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.

September 11, 2025

Law enforcement tapes off an area after Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot at the Utah Valley University, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (Tess Croewley/The Deseret News via AP)

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.

September 10, 2025

Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., left, speaks with reporters outside of the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

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.

September 10, 2025

FILE - Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y. speaks during a Community Town Hall on Feb. 22, 2017, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

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.

September 9, 2025

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., testifies during a Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing on her pending confirmation to be the United Nations Ambassador, on Capitol Hill, Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey Jr.) **FILE**

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.

September 9, 2025

This screengrab made from video provided by the Charlotte Area Transit System shows Iryna Zarutska, bottom right, before she was fatally stabbed on a commuter train on Aug. 22, 2025. (Charlotte Area Transit System via AP)

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.

September 8, 2025

Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, was charged with first-degree murder in the Aug. 22, 2025, death of a woman who was sitting in front of him riding the light rail in Charlotte, North Carolina, when she was attacked from behind. (Image from the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office)

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.

September 8, 2025

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a public event on May 6, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

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.

September 6, 2025

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks at a news conference on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Annapolis, Md., with leading Democrats in the state's legislature to announce an agreement on a state budget framework that includes tax increases as well as cuts to address a $3.3 billion budget deficit for the next fiscal year. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)

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.

September 5, 2025

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a press conference at Florida International University's Wall of Wind, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

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.

September 4, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, left, and Rep. Scott Perry, R- Pa., right, listen as Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., speaks to reporters outside the White House after a meeting with President Donald Trump, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Freedom Caucus faithful rally as leaders leave Congress to seek higher office

The wave of House Freedom Caucus members leaving Congress is only the natural progression of a movement that is spreading far and wide, according to State Freedom Caucus Network President Andy Roth.

September 2, 2025

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey sits on steps of the Annunciation Church's school as police response to a reported mass shooting, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Democratic lawmakers rebuked for scorning prayer after Minneapolis Catholic school shooting

Democrats reacting to the deadly Minneapolis school shooting by belittling prayer may want to ask the Almighty for help with their messaging.

August 29, 2025

Vice President Kamala Harris attends a Department of Defense Commander in Chief farewell ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Jan. 16, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump revokes Kamala Harris’ extended Secret Service protection

President Trump revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection on Thursday after it became known she had the detail beyond the six months that vice presidents usually receive when they leave office.

August 29, 2025

A U.S. Capitol Police officer walks in front of the U.S. Capitol, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Trump orders federal buildings to be built as Classical architecture

President Trump called for all federal public buildings to be built in a Classical style to honor tradition, foster civic pride, and inspire the citizenry.

August 28, 2025

President Donald Trump holds charts as he speaks about the economy in the Oval Office of the White House, Aug. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) **FILE**

Trump ends collective bargaining with unions tied to agencies with national security missions

President Trump on Thursday ended collective bargaining with several federal unions with national security missions.

August 28, 2025

President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters as he meets with Congo's Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner and Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe on Friday, June 27, 2025, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) **FILE**

Trump signs memorandum to strengthen rules around political lobbying, federal grant-making

President Trump on Thursday tightened up the rules for political lobbying related to federal grant-making.

August 28, 2025

Biden administration proclamations, executive orders, pardons and commutations were mechanically signed using at least three different versions of President Biden’s signature during his four years in office, according to a new analysis.

Legitimacy of Biden’s autopen pardons questioned by Vance

Vice President J.D. Vance on Thursday questioned the validity of pardons allegedly signed with an autopen during the Biden administration.

August 28, 2025

President Donald Trump speaks at The People's House museum, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump wants Republicans to hold a national convention before midterms

President Trump says he will suggest that Republicans hold a national convention just before next year's midterm elections.

August 28, 2025