Senate Democrats Block Effort to Remove Federal Funding From These LocalitiesThe term "sanctuary city" is used to describe a municipality that chooses not to cooperate in the enforcement of the...
Wicker: Defense Bill Should Not Be Used As Leverage for More Domestic Spending
Miss. Senator Comments on President Obama’s Veto of Military BlueprintWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued the...
Wicker: Put the Brakes on Bigger Trucks
Warren County Police Chief Joins Miss. Senator in Opposing ‘Twin 33s’WASHINGTON – At a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol today, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Dianne Feinstein,...
Wicker Votes to End Sanctuary Cities
Senate Democrats Block Legislation to Withhold Funds From Sanctuary LocalitiesWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today voted in favor of the motion to proceed to legislation aimed at...
Wicker: Military Leaders and Troops Deserve Timely Defense Bill
President’s Veto Threat Undermines Bipartisan Consensus for NDAACongress’s recent enactment of the “National Defense Authorization Act” (NDAA) comes at a critical time for U.S. leadership. Russia...
Wicker Questions Military Panel About Russian Aggression
Miss. Senator Inquires About Recent Military Actions in SyriaWASHINGTON – Retired General John Keane told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir...
Wicker Calls on Obama to Sign Defense Bill
Military Blueprint Receives Overwhelming Bipartisan Support Despite Veto ThreatWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today voted in...
Wicker Meets With Gen. John Campbell
Miss. Senator, Top U.S. Commander Discuss Situation in AfghanistanWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today met with Gen. John...
Wicker: Putting the Continuing Resolution Into Perspective
Funding Measure Came With the Good, Bad, and UglyOn the last day of the fiscal year, Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through December 11. Such a measure is...
Wicker: Senate Democrats Wrong to Block Troop Funding
Miss. Senator Also Comments on Arrival of Pope Francis to the United StatesWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., is urging Senate Democrats to stop obstructing appropriations legislation...