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Mike Rogers

Mike Rogers

Chairman, House Armed Services Committee (R-Ala.)

Appears in 2 stories

Notable Quotes

The FY26 NDAA supports modernization and fundamentally reforms defense acquisition by cutting red tape.

At a time when global threats are rapidly evolving, it’s never been more important to have a ready, lethal, and capable fighting force.

It's done. I've got all the answers I needed.

Stories

Pentagon orders U.S. troop withdrawal from Germany after Trump-Merz Iran rift

Force in Play

Publicly opposed; aligned with Wicker

U.S. troops have been stationed in Germany continuously since 1945. On May 1, 2026, the Pentagon ordered roughly 5,000 (about one in seven Americans in Germany) to leave over the next 6 to 12 months, taking a full brigade with them.

Updated May 31

House’s $900 billion defense bill ties troop raise, Ukraine aid and a boat-strike backlash

Rule Changes

Closed House Armed Services inquiry into boat strikes after viewing classified footage, declaring operation legal.

President Trump signed a nearly $901 billion defense bill into law on December 18, 2025, cementing the 65th consecutive year Congress has passed a National Defense Authorization Act. It delivers troops a 3.8% pay raise and locks in $800 million for Ukraine weapons over two years.

Updated May 10