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Trump appoints Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, expressed his support for President Donald Trump's appointment of Rep.

By EC Alabama News | Nov 11, 2024

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Mike Rogers supports Stefanik's nomination as U.N. Ambassador

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has expressed his support for President Donald Trump's nomination of Rep.

By EC Alabama News | Nov 11, 2024

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Bipartisan HASC delegation emphasizes U.S.-Israel-Jordan ties during visit

By EC Alabama News | Oct 17, 2024

Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers (R-AL), along with U.S. Representatives Seth Moulton (D-MA), Ro Khanna (D-CA), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Israel and Jordan. During their visit, they met with key leaders in both countries.

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Mike Rogers issues statement on anniversary of Hamas terror attack

By EC Alabama News | Oct 7, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, who serves as the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has issued a statement on the first anniversary of the Hamas terror attack in Israel. The attack, which took place on October 7th last year, resulted in over 1,000 deaths and hundreds being taken hostage.

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House committee demands answers on reported faulty welds in navy vessels

By EC Alabama News | Oct 3, 2024

U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), along with Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Joe Courtney (D-CT), have called for urgent clarification from Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro regarding reports of knowingly faulty welds on U.S. Navy submarines and aircraft carriers. These representatives, who hold key positions on the House Armed Services Committee and its Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, emphasize the need to prioritize sailor safety.

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Lawmakers urge Biden to remove barriers hindering AUKUS Pillar Two

By EC Alabama News | Oct 2, 2024

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul have addressed a letter to President Joe Biden. They are urging the removal of barriers that limit defense trade among the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia under AUKUS Pillar Two. This initiative aims to enhance collaboration in defense technologies to counteract threats from the Chinese Communist Party.

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Mike Rogers issues statement on Iran's attack on Israel

By EC Alabama News | Oct 1, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued a statement in response to Iran's recent attack on Israel.

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House Armed Services Committee investigates reports of faulty welds on Navy vessels

By EC Alabama News | Sep 27, 2024

U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, along with Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Joe Courtney (D-CT), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, have issued a statement in response to reports that faulty welds were knowingly made to U.S. Navy vessels.

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House passes resolution condemning Biden-Harris administration for Afghanistan withdrawal

By EC Alabama News | Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has issued a statement following the House's passage of H. Res. 1469.

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House GOP leaders demand release of unclassified Ukraine strategy

By EC Alabama News | Sep 25, 2024

On September 25, 2024, a group of House GOP chairmen issued a statement demanding the Biden-Harris administration release an unclassified version of its Ukraine strategy. The call was made by U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee; Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Tom Cole (R-OK), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee; Ken Calvert (R-CA), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on...

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Rep. Banks criticizes Army's extremism policies in congressional hearing

By EC Alabama News | Sep 19, 2024

U.S. Representative Jim Banks (R-IN), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, delivered opening remarks at a hearing on extremism policies in the U.S. Army. The hearing follows a controversial training session at Ft. Liberty that mischaracterized pro-life organizations as terrorist groups.

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Bipartisan delegation visits Silicon Valley for defense innovation talks

By EC Alabama News | Sep 19, 2024

U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement following a bipartisan congressional delegation visit to Silicon Valley. Joining them on the visit were U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Ro Khanna (D-CA), Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Nancy Mace (R-SC), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Jen Kiggans (R-VA), Rich McCormick (R-GA), and Anna Eshoo (D-CA).

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Rep. Mike Rogers addresses national defense strategy commission's report

By EC Alabama News | Sep 18, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered opening remarks at a hearing on the findings and recommendations of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy.

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Mike Rogers addresses DoD's acquisition challenges at Silicon Valley hearing

By EC Alabama News | Sep 16, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered opening remarks at a hearing on Department of Defense acquisition pathways and innovation efforts. The event was held in Silicon Valley to engage directly with leading innovators.

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Rep. Mike Rogers reflects on ongoing terrorism threats on 9/11 anniversary

By EC Alabama News | Sep 11, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued a statement on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

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Lawmakers urge Biden Administration to lift restrictions on ATACMS usage by Ukraine

By EC Alabama News | Sep 10, 2024

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH), House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe Chairman Tom Kean (R-NJ), House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA), and Commissioner of the Helsinki Commission Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) have collectively urged President Biden to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided long-range systems, specifically Army Tactical Missile...

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Rogers comments on HFAC's report about Afghanistan withdrawal

By EC Alabama News | Sep 9, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement on the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s final report regarding the Biden-Harris administration’s Afghanistan withdrawal.

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Bipartisan delegation discusses NATO defense during visits to Finland & Baltic states

By EC Alabama News | Sep 4, 2024

U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, along with U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), released statements following their return from a bipartisan congressional delegation to Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Accompanying them were U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and U.S. Representatives Dale Strong (R-AL) and Ritchie Torres (D-NY).

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Rep. Rogers criticizes Biden on third anniversary of Afghanistan withdrawal

By EC Alabama News | Aug 30, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement on the three-year anniversary of President Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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Rogers criticizes Biden over USAID report on Gaza pier operation

By EC Alabama News | Aug 30, 2024

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued a statement regarding the USAID Inspector General's report on the Biden-Harris administration’s Gaza pier operation.