President Trump told a military crowd near San Diego on Tuesday that he believes the U.S. may need to create a new military branch for outer space, providing a boost to an idea that has so far struggled to gain momentum in Congress as well as the Pentagon. Click here to read the news story Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers reminded folks today that he is holding weekly events when Congress is in session that are open to any constituents visiting Washington, D.C.  “Mornings with Mike” events take place in Rogers’ Washington office in the Rayburn House Office Building. The meetings offer East Alabamians a unique chance to meet with Congressman Rogers while… Read more »

WASHINGTON — The chairman and ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee’s strategic forces subcommittee ripped U.S. Air Force leaders for not taking threats in space seriously and for their continued resistance to reform. Click here to read the news story Read more »

Across East Alabama, I know our hearts and prayers have been with all of those affected by the recent tragedy at Parkland High School. Any time innocent lives are lost – especially the lives of young people – it shakes us to the core. The Parkland tragedy was the culmination of terrible mistakes and missed opportunities by various authorities.  Law enforcement was… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after Russia’s Vladimir Putin revealed the development of a new nuclear cruise missile. “Putin’s disclosure of their development of a nuclear-armed, nuclear-powered cruise missile is just the latest in a string of new and horrific Russian weapons designed to intimidate and coerce the U.S. and our allies. This… Read more »

After over 30  years of working under an outdated tax code, local businesses and folks across East Alabama and the entire country, are feeling the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.   This important legislation passed the House with my strong support and was signed in to law by President Trump this past December. The majority of folks will see an increase in their… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today over the glamorizing of the sister of North Korea’s Kim Jong-un by the liberal media elite after her attendance at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. “What the liberal media elite like CNN and The New York Times has done is sickening to me.  Her brother Kim Jong-un is a murderer and his regime in… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers made the following statement today after the Bipartisan Budget Act passed the House of Representatives with his strong support. “Our military has suffered far too long under the Obama Administration due to uncertainty because of funding.  Today we finally voted for a long-term budget agreement that fully funds the Pentagon and will give our brave men… Read more »

Congressman Mike Rogers attended the 66th National Prayer Breakfast today in Washington, D.C., with guests Pastor and Mrs. C.O. Grinstead of Trinity Baptist Church in Oxford, Alabama. Pastor Grinstead and his wife, Sherry, came to Trinity in 1969.  Grinstead became Senior Pastor of Trinity Ministries in 1980 and started Truth Radio in 1994.  Rogers has known Brother Grinstead… Read more »

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. – On Friday, Congressman Mike Rogers visited the Russell Lands corporate office in Alexander City to meet with Chariam and CEO of Russell Lands, Ben Russell himself, and many Russell Lands employees. Click here to read the news story Read more »