New President Deserves to Have Defense Team in Place on Day OneWhen Donald Trump assumes the presidency on January 20, he will inherit a wide variety of challenges at home and abroad. In recent...
Wicker Supports Gen. Mattis’s Nomination, Questions Him on U.S.-Israel Partnership
During Confirmation Hearing, Miss. Senator Also Asks Secretary of Defense Nominee About Iranian ThreatWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services...
Wicker Congratulates Rep. Trent Kelly on Receiving House Armed Services Committee Assignment
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today said that Mississippi stands to benefit greatly from Congressman Trent Kelly’s,...
Wicker Reveals Committee Assignments for 115th Congress
Miss. Senator Retains Seniority on Commerce, Armed Services CommitteesWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today announced he will serve on four Senate committees during the 115th...
Wicker Statement on Tillerson Nomination for Secretary of State
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s intention to...
Wicker: Senate Passes Gov’t Funding Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., issued the following statement after the Senate passed a bill to keep the federal government funded through April 28, 2017:“Passing this legislation...
Wicker Op-Ed on Fox News: Give Trump His Defense Pick and Grant Mattis a Waiver
I will be among those voting for Marine Gen. James “Mad Dog” Mattis to be the next Secretary of Defense. President-elect Donald Trump has picked the right man for right now.Gen. Mattis has the...
Wicker: Congress Sends Defense Bill to President’s Desk
Legislation Gives Troops a Pay Raise & Takes Base Closings Off the TableWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today voted in favor...
Miss. Delegation Commends Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Roy Robinson as New National Guard Association President
Miss. Lawmakers Recommended Meridian Native & Combat Veteran for Leadership PositionWASHINGTON – The Mississippi congressional delegation today commended Brig. Gen. (Ret.) J. Roy Robinson on his...
Wicker Statement on Trump’s Pick for Secretary of Defense
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s intention to...