Latest "roger wicker" stories

Senators push Biden to release submarine costs for AUKUS

The cost estimates are critical to a debate that has delayed key congressional authorizations needed to advance AUKUS.

By Bryant Harris

6 weeks ago

Lawmakers mull Ukraine plans amid uncertainty after McCarthy ouster

Two Ukraine aid opponents want to become House speaker as the Senate leans toward passing a full-year aid package for Kyiv to last through the elections.

By Bryant Harris

8 weeks ago

Zelenskyy warns Congress, DoD that Kyiv will lose without aid

Zelenskyy visited Washington hoping to secure more and better US aid for Ukraine. But many of his pleas fell on deaf ears as Republican opposition grows.

By Bryant Harris

2 months ago

AUKUS agreement requires submarine production boost, Franchetti says

She laid out the submarine production rate needed for AUKUS at her Senate hearing, though her confirmation is uncertain.

By Bryant Harris

3 months ago

AUKUS standoff: Australia, UK wait on Congress to approve pact

AUKUS was announced two years ago. Now Congress must pass several bills to make the pact work, from export controls to submarine transfer authorities.

By Bryant Harris

3 months ago

Defense budget policy bill negotiations face murky waters

Lawmakers are optimistic they can finish the bill this year despite major differences in the House and Senate drafts.

By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris

4 months ago