MIKE ROGERS: China Is On Offense, But Biden Isn’t Paying Attention

$600 billion annually American businesses large and small have been sacrificed, and our economic potential has been stolen by the Chinese Communist Party. While I am proud that America still boasts the most effective military in the history of the world, I cannot ignore the vast improvements in technology that China is developing to compete […]

Rogers: Gridlock in Washington is ‘exasperating’

Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saxe County) believes many lawmakers are more interested in getting attention on cable TV news and on social media than they are in passing good legislation. Rogers, who serves as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, discussed the gridlock in Washington during a recent appearance on Alabama Public Television's “Capitol Journal.” […]

Mike Rogers urges Biden for stronger U.S. stand with Israel after Iranian attacks

Iran launched hundreds of unmanned suicide drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday in retaliation for the killing of a top Iranian general in an attack on a facility in Damascus, Syria. Iran has supported Hamas in its war with Israel, and intelligence reports say the general helped plan the October 7 attack on Israel. […]

Mike Rogers: ‘The UAW is standing with the crazed, pro-Hamas rioters’

Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saxon District) on Thursday blasted the United Auto Workers (UAW) leadership for siding with the agitators currently stirring up trouble on college campuses. UAW President Sean Fain statement He criticized the police and some university leadership for “mass arrests” of anti-Israel demonstrators. The UAW will never support mass arrests or intimidation of […]

Mike Rogers: No U.S. servicemember should have to rely on food stamps

On Wednesday, Rep. Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered opening remarks during full committee consideration of HR 8070, the Military Quality of Life Improvement Act and the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). All branches of the military are important assignment In recruiting, lawmakers urged prioritizing strengthening the workforce. […]

Rep. Mike Rogers: 20% raise for junior enlisted servicemembers included in 2025 NDAA

Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Alabama) announced at a House Rules Committee hearing on Tuesday that the National Defense Authorization Act of 2025 (NDAA) would give junior soldiers a 20% pay increase. The volunteer army Struggling to hit hiring targetsRogers, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, highlighted Congress' efforts to make the military more competitive with […]