Defunding Police Is a Recipe for DisasterAmericans have been deeply disturbed by the chaos that has unfolded lately on our city streets. One of the more recent scenes erupted in Chicago, where a...
Wicker: Time to Address Online Censorship
Tech Giants Have Muzzled Conservative VoicesOur nation has always defended free speech and the right to express different viewpoints. Until recently, it was fair to assume U.S. internet companies...
Wicker Advances Public Service Initiative to Aid Coronavirus Recovery
CORPS Act Would Provide Work Opportunities and Meet Local NeedsThe coronavirus pandemic began as a threat to public health, but its ripple effects have touched every area of life and created vast...
Wicker Urges New Relief for Military Supply Businesses
Weakened Defense Supply Chain Puts American Security at RiskThis past week, senators returned to Capitol Hill to resume work on major legislative priorities. For the 60th consecutive year, the...
Wicker Advances Relief for Restaurants Under Economic Stress
Local Establishments Need Aid to Survive COVID-19 CrisisWhen the coronavirus came to America, restaurants were the first and hardest-hit businesses affected by health restrictions. Government...
Wicker Leads Effort to End Child Deaths in Hot Cars
Summer Months Pose Unique Risk to Young ChildrenEach summer, dozens of American families suffer the heartbreaking loss of a child from heatstroke in hot cars. Last year, more than 50 U.S. children...
Wicker Works to Rebuild and Modernize the Military
Mississippi Plays Key Role in Building a 21st-Century ForceThis summer, the Senate will move to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for the 60th year in a row. This annual legislation...
Wicker Welcomes Confirmation of Mississippi Judge Cory Wilson
Wilson Is 200th Federal Judge Confirmed Under President TrumpMississippians can take pride in an important moment in the Senate this past week. Judge Cory Wilson of Madison was confirmed to serve a...
Wicker Celebrates America’s Return to Space
Successful Launch Paves Way for Trips to the Moon, Mars, and BeyondThe last few months have been a trying time for our nation, but the recent launch of a new spacecraft sent a powerful ray of hope....
Wicker Reflects on George Floyd, Medgar Evers, and Juneteenth
A Long Journey Toward Racial EqualityThe senseless killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer has provoked grief and legitimate anger across our nation. It has also served as a reminder...