Kerry Picket

Washington, D.C.

Senior Congressional Reporter at Washington Times

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Trumps welcome thousands at White House Easter Egg Roll

3 days ago | washingtontimes.com | Kerry Picket

President Trump welcomed hundreds of families to the White House Monday for the annual Easter egg roll immediately after he signed a proclamation instructing all U.S. flags to be flown at half-mast to honor Pope Francis, who died earlier in the day. “He was a good man, worked hard. He loved the world, and it’s an honor to do that.
Young girl faints in Oval Office during Trump's session with reporters

6 days ago | washingtontimes.com | Kerry Picket

A young girl suddenly fainted in the Oval Office during a question-and-answer session that President Trump was having with reporters. The 6-year-old child is a family member of Dr. Mehmet Oz, whom Mr. Trump had just sworn in Friday as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Trump could reveal stance on top tax rate by next week, says Hassett

6 days ago | washingtontimes.com | Kerry Picket

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the president will likely announce in the coming days whether he thinks the top marginal tax rates on the country’s highest earners should rise when major parts of the 2017 tax law expire at the end of this year.
Trump could reveal stance on top tax rate by next week, says Hassett

6 days ago | go.shr.lc | Kerry Picket

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the president will likely announce in the coming days whether he thinks the top marginal tax rates on the country’s highest earners should rise when major parts of the 2017 tax law expire at the end of this year.
Trump hints other nonprofits' tax status could be investigated after Harvard

1 week ago | washingtontimes.com | Kerry Picket

- The Washington Times - President Trump hinted Thursday that nonprofit organizations other than Harvard University could face investigations of their tax-exempt status if his administration finds that they are abusing the privilege. “We’ll be making some statements, but it’s a big deal. They’re so rich and so strong, and then they go so bad,” Mr. Trump said.
Trump upbraids journalist over reports of high cost of living

1 week ago | washingtontimes.com | Kerry Picket

President Trump took umbrage Thursday at a reporter who told him that Americans are seeing prices rise and that their bills are more expensive. Mr. Trump accused the reporter of not being truthful and noted that gas prices in several states were “way down” and, in a couple of states on Wednesday, hit “$1.98” per gallon.
Trump and Meloni pledge to make Europe great again by reducing illegal immigration

1 week ago | washingtontimes.com | Kerry Picket

President Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni vowed to make Europe great again by pushing back on illegal immigration, and Mr. Trump agreed to visit Rome and meet with EU leaders. “I hope that Europe is going to be great again. Europe has gone through a lot of problems, and a lot of it’s having to do with immigration,” Mr. Trump said with Ms. Meloni by his side in the Oval Office.
Donald Trump, Giorgia Meloni are positive U.S., EU will strike trade deal

1 week ago | washingtontimes.com | Kerry Picket

President Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday said they’re confident a fair tariff agreement can be hammered out between the U.S. and the European Union. Ms. Meloni is the first European leader to meet the president in Washington since he imposed retaliatory tariffs on EU imports earlier in the month. The president and Ms. Meloni have had a strong relationship, but Italy was not excluded from the Trump tariff plan.
Trump's talks with Italy steam ahead after progress on trade deals with Mexico, Japan

1 week ago | washingtontimes.com | Kerry Picket

- The Washington Times - President Trump headed into talks Thursday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after a series of “productive” trade negotiations with Mexico and Japan. He cheered the progress on trade talks that took place Wednesday with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and Japanese trade representatives. “Had a very productive call with the President of Mexico yesterday.
Fiscal conservatives, small businesses warn against raising top tax rate

1 week ago | washingtontimes.com | Kerry Picket

Conservative activists and small businesses pushed back on the White House and Congressional Republicans considering raising taxes on the country’s highest earners. Lawmakers are discussing whether, as part of a massive package Republicans want to pass as part of President Trump’s economic agenda, to allow the top marginal tax rates on the country’s wealthiest to rise when major parts of the 2017 tax law elapse at the end of this year.