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Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to fulfilling the constitutional responsibility to “provide for the common defense” of the United States, including by ensuring the availability of the resources necessary to rebuild America’s military and maximize readiness.

Senator Hyde-Smith is proud of Mississippi’s enduring support of the Armed Forces.  She is committed to strengthening the state’s significant contributions to national defense, including Air Force bases and Navy installations, the Army National Guard’s primary mobilization installation, a premiere Special Operations training center, a leading Air Force aeromedical evacuation unit, numerous National Guard installations, and Department of Defense supercomputer capabilities.

Senator Hyde-Smith is also grateful for the work of defense industry employees in Mississippi to produce the best equipment and services for the men and women who protect our nation.


HYDE-SMITH BLASTS DEMOCRATS FOR REFUSING TO REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT

HYDE-SMITH BLASTS DEMOCRATS FOR REFUSING TO REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT

Following Successive Votes, Hyde-Smith Says Democrats Continue to Reject Common-sense Solutions in Favor of Political Games

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Addresses Ongoing Democratic Obstruction to Reopening the Government.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today sharply criticized Senate Democrats for voting repeatedly to reject a clean, bipartisan bill to reopen the federal government as the ongoing...

HYDE-SMITH, WARNOCK OFFER 2025 GOLD STAR FAMILIES REMEMBRANCE WEEK RESOLUTION

HYDE-SMITH, WARNOCK OFFER 2025 GOLD STAR FAMILIES REMEMBRANCE WEEK RESOLUTION

Bipartisan Measure Sets Aside Sept. 21-27 to Recognize Families of the Fallen

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) today introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor the sacrifices made by the families of U.S. military servicemembers who have given their lives in defense of the nation.

The bipartisan measure establishes Sept. 21-27, 2025, as Gold...

HYDE-SMITH LEADS PRO-LIFE LAWMAKERS IN ENDORSING END OF BIDEN VA ABORTION RULE

HYDE-SMITH LEADS PRO-LIFE LAWMAKERS IN ENDORSING END OF BIDEN VA ABORTION RULE

71 Senators, Members of Congress Weigh in on Trump Effort to Restore Pro-Life Policies, End Abortion Services at VA Facilities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, today released a letter she led that was signed by 71 Senators and Members of Congress who support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs proposed rule to rescind a Biden-era rule promoting...

Politicos react to State of the Union

DeSoto County News

Politicos react to State of the Union

By Bob Bakken

Key Points

  • Mississippi Republicans praised the President’s focus on the “America First” agenda, citing a five percent jump in manufactured goods.
  • State Democrats blasted the address as “two hours of lies,” pointing to rising...