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politics16 days ago•16 min saved

Wicker Condemns White House State Dinner for Xi Jinping

Republican Senator Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, publicly criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner at the White House this week. Speaking on the Senate floor on Tuesday, Wicker described Xi as an 'oppressive dictator' and objected to the 'lavish welcome' planned for the visit. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, marking a high-profile diplomatic engagement between the two leaders despite significant internal opposition within the US Senate regarding the scale of the reception.

via The Washington Post|

#politics #roger-wicker #senate-armed-services-committee

politics17 days ago•15 min saved

Wicker Condemns Xi State Visit as 'Brutal Dictator' Welcome

Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker sharply criticized the White House’s decision to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a state dinner, labeling Xi a 'brutal, unelected and oppressive dictator.' Wicker urged President Trump to press Beijing on military buildup, human rights abuses, and support for Iran during the three-day visit. This rebuke from a staunch Republican loyalist highlights bipartisan unease over the administration’s diplomatic courting of Beijing, particularly regarding U.S. security commitments in the Indo-Pacific and Taiwan.

via Politico|

#politics #roger-wicker #senate-armed-services

politics3 months ago•22 min saved

GOP Pushback Grows Over Trump Iran Deal Amid $300B Reconstruction Fund

Senate Republicans, led by Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker, push back on President Trump’s nascent Iran peace deal, arguing the $300 billion reconstruction fund could be diverted to Tehran’s malign activities despite guardrails, even as the White House provides the memorandum and sets a 60‑day window for follow-up negotiations; the broader update thread also covers GOP concerns about prediction-market insider trading, AI safety measures, college-sports reform, and other Trump-era policy moves.

via Politico|

#gop-criticism #iran #peace-deal

politics5 months ago•8 min saved

Senate Intervention Returns Makoka Brothers Home After ICE Detention

Two Congolese teens, Israel (18) and Max (15), detained by ICE for visa status violations after transferring schools in Mississippi, were released and returned to their host family in Diamondhead following intervention by U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker. They will pursue reinstating their student status and continue their immigration case, but deportation remains a possibility and legal aid plus community support continues to back their fight.

via Mississippi Free Press|

#cindy-hyde-smith #ice-detention #makoka-brothers

national-security5 months ago•5 min saved

Senate GOP Chair urges Trump to renew Iran strikes and erase its military edge

Senate Armed Services Committee chair Roger Wicker pressed President Trump to resume bombing Iran and finish destroying its conventional forces and nuclear program, arguing it would stabilize the region even as Iran talks continue and a ceasefire is extended; the White House has signaled ongoing negotiations with a blockade in the Hormuz and new envoys traveling to restart talks, while Wicker plans standalone hearings on the Iran war and military readiness.

via Politico|

#ceasefire #iran #iran-war

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Debate Intensifies Over Delays in Trump-Related Legal Proceedings

Senator Roger Wicker, poised to chair the Armed Services Committee, plans to push for a significant increase in military spending, including expanding the Navy and Air Force, under a potential Trump administration. Wicker's proposal includes a $55 billion increase over President Biden's defense budget, aiming for military spending to reach 5% of GDP. He also advocates for continued support for Ukraine, despite potential differences with Trump, who has opposed increased U.S. spending on the conflict. Wicker's strategy may influence the GOP's defense budget under Trump.

via POLITICO|

#military-spending #pentagon-budget #politics

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

Race Heats Up for Stefanik's GOP Leadership Role

Senator Roger Wicker is set to chair the Armed Services Committee, advocating for a significant increase in the Pentagon budget with a focus on expanding the Navy and Air Force, modernizing the nuclear arsenal, and supporting Ukraine. His plan includes a $55 billion increase over President Biden's defense budget, aiming for military spending to reach 5% of GDP. Wicker's approach may align with a potential Trump administration, though he will need to navigate internal GOP differences on defense spending and aid to Ukraine.

via POLITICO|

#gop #pentagon-budget #politics