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Roger Wicker is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Mississippi since 2008. A member of the Republican Party, Wicker previously served as a United States Representative from 1995 to 2008. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on issues such as national defense, economic development, and healthcare. Wicker has been involved in various legislative efforts and has held significant positions on committees, including the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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September 25, 2026
During every minute of dialogue, our commander in chief should keep in mind that his guest is a brutal, unelected and oppressive dictator.
— Roger Wicker
Had the White House asked me for advice, I would have suggested the president not invite Xi Jinping to Washington for such a lavish welcome here in the United States, based on all of the troubling issues we have with President Xi and the…
This bill will help us track and treat West Nile Virus in our communities.
This legislation would update performance standards—protecting passenger safety and promoting innovation simultaneously.
The sons and daughters of our fallen service members carry on the legacies of their parents. We set aside this day to honor them and to remember the sacrifices of their mothers and fathers.
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated Chinese fishing vessels threaten the American maritime economy.
We should enact this bipartisan measure to exert maximum economic pressure on Putin’s war machine and help bring this unjust war to an end.
This funding is essential. It would accelerate immediate production of key capabilities, from exquisite munitions to low-cost hypersonics, strike weapons and drones.
The NOAA Hurricane Hunters save lives and protect infrastructure along the Gulf Coast.
The Iranian regime has not renounced its ultimate goal — ‘Death to America, Death to Israel.’ The regime will invest every penny it receives to further that aim.
I also oppose the U.S. lifting any sanctions on Iran, or unfreezing Iranian funds, in exchange for Iran’s mere agreement to negotiate for another 60 days.
The $300 billion fund for the reconstruction and economic development of Iran — though not funded by U.S. taxpayers — would make Iran’s payoff under President Obama’s 2015 deal look like a pittance by comparison.
I am concerned that the memorandum of understanding negotiates away the victories of Operation Epic Fury in ways that are completely out of step with the President's goals.
This legislation facilitates the modernization of an American arsenal that will define the next generation of warfare.
An axis of aggressors challenges America’s interests across the globe, and the character of warfare is changing rapidly.
The Committee is aware of recent news reports – and the Department of Defense’s initial response – regarding alleged follow-on strikes on suspected narcotics vessels in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility.
We will be conducting vigorous oversight to determine the facts related to these circumstances.
The Committee has directed inquiries to the Department, and we will be conducting vigorous oversight to determine the facts related to these circumstances.
This so-called ‘peace plan’ has real problems, and I am highly skeptical it will achieve peace
Ukraine should not be forced to give up its lands to one of the world’s most flagrant war criminals.
Ukraine should not be forced to give up its lands to one of the world’s most flagrant war criminals in Vladimir Putin.
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