Weekly Report

New Amtrak Shattering ExpectationsMississippians have been working hard to improve our tourism assets and draw visitors to the state. According to the latest numbers from the tourism board, those...

Governments and Terrorists Attack the FaithfulOn the first Sunday of every November, Christians around the world observe the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted...

TVA Supports Mississippi Families and JobsNinety-one years ago, Tupelo, Mississippi, became the first city to receive power from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Since then, TVA has provided...

Early Detection Saves LivesA note from Senator Wicker—This week’s report was written by someone very special to me: my wife of nearly 50 years, Gayle Wicker.Every October, Americans mark Breast...

Celebrate Navy by Reviving ShipbuildingThe U.S. Navy celebrates its 250th birthday this month, giving us a chance to honor centuries of American sailors. Since before our nation was born, these...

Ukraine Can Defeat War Criminal PutinPresident Trump recently made a declaration that his predecessor, President Biden, never summoned the courage to say. He said that Ukraine can win the war Russia...

Ric and Kim Jordan Tirelessly Serve Mississippi ChildrenI recently had the privilege of meeting Ric and Kim Jordan, a remarkable couple who have devoted themselves to serving children in foster...

Full Mississippi Coverage Closer Than EverBroadband access is one of the most important issues facing Mississippi. In a recent column, I outlined the Trump administration’s efforts to expand...

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...