Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.)
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Recent News About Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.)
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Senate passes resolution honoring Vicksburg's 200th anniversary
U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker celebrated the passage of a resolution in the Senate commemorating the 200th anniversary of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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Senator Wicker leads critical SASC hearing on Indo-Pacific security and budget needs
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., who serves as the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, presided over a hearing in Washington focused on force posture and budget needs within the Indo-Pacific region and U.S. Forces Korea.
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Senator Wicker urges swift confirmation for Joint Chiefs Chair nominee
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, representing Mississippi and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued a statement urging the Senate to confirm Lieutenant General (ret.) John D. Caine as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of...
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Key defense nominations under review by Senate committee
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, led a hearing on senior nominations at the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy.
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Wicker leads hearing on EUCOM and AFRICOM posture and threats
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, chaired a hearing to assess the posture and threats faced by U.S. European Command (EUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).
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Mississippi delegation seeks federal disaster approval after severe storms and tornadoes
The Mississippi congressional delegation has announced its support for Governor Tate Reeves' request for a federal disaster declaration after severe weather impacted the state on March 14 and 15.
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Lieutenant General John D. Caine nominated for top military post by U.S. Senate committee
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, the Republican representative from Mississippi and Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, led a thorough examination of the nomination of Lieutenant General (ret.) John D. Caine to assume the role of Chairman...
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Senator Wicker expresses doubts over Putin's sincerity in Ukraine peace talks
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor expressing skepticism about Russian President Vladimir Putin's intentions in peace negotiations with Ukraine.
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Senate hears senior Defense Department nominations led by Chairman Wicker
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, recently presided over a hearing focusing on several senior nominations for the Department of Defense (DoD).
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Senator Wicker commends $951 million PSC contract modification for Bollinger Shipyards
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, representing Mississippi and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued a statement in relation to a recent contract modification for the Polar Security Cutter (PSC) icebreaker.
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Wicker supports Trump's decision on new generation air dominance fighter
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has responded to President Trump's announcement regarding the commencement of production for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) sixth-generation fighter, now...
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Wicker hosts Secretary Hegseth to highlight Mississippi's defense industry role
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, recently welcomed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to Mississippi.
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Senators express concern over possible changes in US military command structure
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker and U.S. Representative Mike Rogers have expressed concern over reports that the Department of Defense (DoD) may implement significant changes to the United States' combatant command structure.
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Wicker and Rogers criticize Putin's rejection of ceasefire with Ukraine
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker and U.S. Representative Mike Rogers have issued a statement in response to recent developments involving Russia and Ukraine.
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Senator Wicker calls for increased defense spending amid ongoing budget discussions
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has expressed concerns over current defense spending levels.
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Senator Wicker chairs hearing on military health system readiness
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chaired a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to assess the readiness of the military health system.
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Senator Wicker comments on Zelenskyy's statement about Ukraine's peace prospects
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, addressed remarks made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.
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Wicker comments on Trump's address to Congress
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker from Mississippi has issued a statement in response to President Donald J. Trump's 2025 Presidential Address to a Joint Session of Congress.
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Senate reviews Elbridge A. Colby's nomination as Under Secretary of Defense
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, led a hearing on March 4, 2025, to review the nomination of Elbridge A. Colby for the position of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy at the Department of Defense.
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Senate reviews John Phelan's nomination amid naval readiness concerns
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, led a hearing on the nomination of John Phelan for Secretary of the Navy.