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Tom Cotton

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Tom Cotton is an American politician and attorney serving as the junior United States senator from Arkansas since January 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he has been a prominent voice on various national security and foreign policy issues. Cotton is known for his strong stance on military matters and has advocated for a robust U.S. presence abroad, particularly in relation to China and Russia. He has also focused on immigration reform and economic policies aimed at supporting American workers.

Jan 10, 2026

Congress isn’t notified when the FBI is going to arrest a drug trafficker or cyber criminal here in the United States, nor should Congress be notified when the executive branch is executing arrests on indicted persons.

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Jan 10, 2026

When the president said that the United States is going to be running Venezuela, it means that the new leaders of Venezuela need to meet our demands.

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Dec 8, 2025

it was entirely appropriate to strike the boat again to make sure that its cargo was destroyed

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Dec 8, 2025

I don’t have any problem with the video being made public

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Nov 13, 2025

I think we should try to make those authorities permanent, not just so it's not hostage to government funding anymore.

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Nov 13, 2025

the U.S. may find it's reacting after a catastrophic event, rather than being prepared before one occurs.

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Nov 13, 2025

It could be…unwittingly probing to see what the responses are – and responses have not been particularly strong, given these legal limitations.

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Sep 3, 2025

I write to reiterate my concern that Iranian government-linked affiliates have influenced and may be still influencing US government operations.

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Sep 3, 2025

Affiliates of IEI gained prominent positions both in and outside government during the Biden administration, posing significant danger to national security.

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