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...
Wicker Welcomes Mississippi National Guardsmen to Washington
Volunteers Bring Calm and Security to Nation’s CapitalDuring this time of great pain and unrest for our country, a group of dedicated young Mississippi troops is bringing peace and stability to our...
Wicker Commends Class of 2020, Outlines Relief for Schools and Students
Our Education System Is Adapting to the COVID-19 CrisisThis month, thousands of young people across Mississippi are celebrating their graduation from high school or college. Normally they would have...
Wicker: China Should Face Consequences for Global Outbreak
Chinese Communist Party’s Lies and Deception Allowed COVID-19 to SpreadWhen the first cases of COVID-19 emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan last December, local doctors tried to sound the alarm....