Weekly Report

Looking Back at the Search for CuresThe first quarter of this century is coming to a close, prompting me to look back at the work Congress has done in the past 25 years. Among the most important...

Taiwan has Resolved to Live FreeI recently returned from a visit to Taiwan, a republic that is vital to American national security and the global economy. Twenty-three million freedom-loving...

President Nominates Excellent Mississippi JuristsAmid all the headlines of the summer, it was easy to miss a bit of encouraging news. In June, the Supreme Court delivered two important victories for...

Mississippi’s Strength Shines on 20th AnniversaryThis month marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a tragedy Mississippians will always remember for its devastation and for our state’s...

Gulf Coast Passenger Rail ReturnsClick here for photos. Today, just after sunrise on Saturday, August 16th, I set off on the inaugural ride of Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line. The experience was...

Wicker Staffer Confirmed for FCCMississippi recently hosted Commissioner Olivia Trusty, the newest member of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC is the federal government agency...

New Legislation Bolsters Stennis Space CenterAmerican space exploration used to be powered solely by the federal government, but private industry is pioneering many of today’s breakthroughs....

Mississippi Integral to National SecurityThis month, the Senate Armed Services Committee introduced Congress' annual national defense bill. An updated National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA,...

Energy Independence is Good for Business and SecurityAmericans are more prosperous and secure when the United States can produce its own energy. Our livelihoods depend on energy resources. Without...

Passenger Rail Returns, Two Decades After KatrinaAt last, passenger rail is returning to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina shuttered the line that carried tourists and travelers...