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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.

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Jun 18, 2026

Jay Clayton is a pending nominee before the Intelligence Committee. We will proceed with his hearing as scheduled unless the president directs him not to appear or withdraws his nomination.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Jun 18, 2026

If the review confirms the risk, CFIUS should seek the company’s divestment of the Chinese stakes, as it did with StayNTouch and PatientsLikeMe.

cotton.senate.gov
Jun 18, 2026

At a minimum, CFIUS should impose binding conditions that end China-based access to American data and require independent audits.

cotton.senate.gov
Jun 18, 2026

It's regrettable that the president has directed Jay Clayton not to appear at his confirmation hearing today. Mr. Clayton is a patriot and a highly qualified nominee, as the president has said repeatedly.

cbsnews.com
Jun 18, 2026

Left unchecked, Airwallex has been doubling down. It intends to acquire a US banking license.

cotton.senate.gov
Jun 17, 2026

Endless lawsuits delay vital energy projects, resulting in higher energy prices for Arkansans. My bill will eliminate bureaucratic red tape to streamline energy projects.

cotton.senate.gov
Jun 13, 2026

If we don't extend it for at least a few weeks while we continue to try to work on our differences, the consequences could be severe.

foxnews.com
Jun 12, 2026

Well over half of every item in the president’s daily brief is derived from Section 702.

newjerseymonitor.com
Jun 12, 2026

The administration should prepare for a potential significant gap in foreign intelligence collection.

abcnews.com
Jun 11, 2026

But we can’t allow any effort by foreign adversaries to extort these fears and undermine our technological development.

cotton.senate.gov
Jun 11, 2026

Illegally smuggling dangerous viruses into our country threatens the health and safety of all Americans. My bill would increase the punishment for anyone who commits this heinous crime.

cotton.senate.gov
Jun 11, 2026

I write requesting the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigate foreign influence efforts targeting the buildout of American AI infrastructure.

cotton.senate.gov

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