Jan 14, 2025 · WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today led his committee colleagues in a hearing examining the nomination of Mr. Peter B. Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s nominee to serve as the next Secretary of Defense.

Jan 21, 2025 · Others from the state run our military installations or create the tools our service members depend on. Mississippi shipyards produce the world’s best military vessels, including icebreakers, amphibious ships, and destroyers, as well as unmanned systems. Across the state, workers develop munitions, aircraft, and advanced weapons technology.

Jan 14, 2025 · Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chair of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, praised defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth ‘s ability to communicate the global threats facing the United...

Jan 28, 2025 · WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today led his committee colleagues and a panel of three subject matter experts in a hearing examining the future of defense innovation and acquisition reform.. In his opening remarks, Chairman Wicker touted his “Restoring Freedom’s Forge” plan, which would fundamentally change the way ...

Jan 15, 2025 · U.S. Sen. Roger Wicke r, R-Miss., Armed Services Chair, said Pete Hegseth "helped himself immensely" after the contentious hearing. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Fox News host Hegseth...

Jan 8, 2025 · Mississippi U.S. Senator Roger Wicker will wield significant influence over the nation's defense contracting and military oversight as Senate Armed Services Chairman.

Jan 14, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. secretary of defense, is facing a barrage of questions from members of the powerful Senate committee led by Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker.

Dec 19, 2024 · Sen. Roger Wicker, the incoming chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released a report outlining key reforms the Defense Department and Congress could make to improve the...

Jan 28, 2025 · Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) defended Hegseth’s credentials. “We must not underestimate the importance of having a top-shelf communicator as secretary of defense. Other than the president, no official plays a larger role in telling the men and women in uniform, Congress, and the public about the threats we face and the need for a peace ...

The legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Chair of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee. The comprehensive, bipartisan legislation would overhaul U.S. nuclear preparedness and enact key updates to America’s strategic posture.