Tom Cotton
@SenTomCotton
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U.S. Senator proudly serving the state of Arkansas.
Joined November 2012
I was honored to escort President Trump into the House last night on behalf of Arkansans. It was an outstanding speech on a great start to the administration with the best yet to come.
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Illegal aliens operating commercial vehicles threaten the safety of all Arkansans. That’s why I’ve introduced legislation to ensure every commercial driver is fully qualified.
arkansasonline.com
In Pope County, a driver hauling a semi-truck was recently pulled over along Interstate 40 and questioned by law enforcement. The driver held a commercial driver's license (CDL) from California, but...
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Specialist Sarah Beckstrom of Summersville, West Virginia gave her life protecting others. May God comfort her family and loved ones.
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From the Cotton family to yours, we wish you a happy Thanksgiving.
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I’m deeply saddened by the barbaric shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington, DC today. Please join me in prayer for them, their families, their fellow troops.
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My deepest condolences are with the family, friends, and teammates of Ethan Dietz after his tragic passing last night.
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I’m pleased to see the defense budget increases recently announced by President Lai. Taiwan is a strong and reliable partner to America, and this decision is an important step in ensuring peace and stability in the region.
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I applaud President Trump for moving forward with a plan to end this war and maintain Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence.
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It was great to tour @uamshealth Cancer Center yesterday! Thank you for all the work you do to bring life saving care to Arkansas.
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This week millions of Americans will gather around a table with loved ones, give thanks, and eat turkey. I’m thankful for Arkansas’s turkey producers for making our Thanksgiving traditions possible.
arkansasonline.com
Turkey production is down across the United States in 2025, compared to last year, but Arkansas is still a top three producer in the country and produced 25 million birds in 2024, according to data...
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Communist China is engaging in one of the biggest military peacetime buildups in history with the clear goal of threatening American interests. Let me be clear: we will not allow a Communist dictator to threaten our friends in East Asia.
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It was great to visit with local pastors yesterday at Second Baptist Church in Jacksonville.
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I’m glad I was able to meet with farmers in McGehee today. I’ll continue to fight in Washington on your behalf.
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Our military needs the proper funding to do their job and keep Americans safe. Congress needs to increase the annual defense budget to reflect the threat posed by countries like Communist China.
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Too many of our military bases and large civilian gatherings are unprotected from potential drone strikes. Congress needs to give local law enforcement and @DeptofWar the tools they need to keep Americans safe.
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Arkansas’s farmers and ranchers must have the necessary assistance to get through next season so they can continue operating for generations to come. I’ll continue working with President Trump to get our farmers the help they need.
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Arkansas cattle farmer who became a senator reveals how rising costs and low commodity prices threaten generational farming families across America.
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TONIGHT'S LINEUP: @TomCottonAR @michaelgwaltz @MrHarryCole @WalterIsaacson @CarleyShimkus
#onenationfnc #foxnews #briankilmeade @kilmeade
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Democrats’ soft on crime policies continue to allow criminals back on our streets. That’s why I’ve introduced legislation to end bail for violent repeat felons and help keep Arkansans safe.
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Lawrence Reed faces federal terrorist charges for allegedly setting a woman on fire aboard Chicago Blue Line train, yelling profanities as victim was engulfed in flames.
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For far too long, our farmers haven’t gotten a fair shake, but President @realDonaldTrump is working to help and make it right. I’m proud that Arkansas can stand with them and do our part. My Administration is making sure they aren’t saddled with an even bigger tax bill on top
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It’s essential that the thousands of Arkansas farmers can continue farming for generations to come. I look forward to continue working with President Trump and @SecRollins to support our farmers.
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Arkansas farmers are still recovering from Joe Biden’s disastrous economic policies which raised the costs of machinery, fertilizer, and other inputs. I will continue to work with @USDA to provide much needed assistance to our farmers.
arkansasonline.com
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture should expedite financial assistance to farmers in Arkansas and across the country amid poor economic conditions, U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said...
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