GOP Senator Tom Cotton is first Republican to drop out of 2024 race as Trump readies announcement Cotton suggests he is open to serving in a future Republican cabinet The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022
Cotton becomes 1st Republican to forgo White House run as Trump readies bid Arkansas U.S. Senator Tom Cotton has decided against waging a 2024 presidential run, the first Republican aspirant to forgo a bid as former President Donald Trump readies a third White House campaign. Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022
Only the Strong review: Tom Cotton as hawk … too chicken to take on Trump? The Arkansas senator’s book may be a calling card for 2024 but he must know he is highly unlikely to be the next GOP nominee The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2022
Republican Senator Tom Cotton insists GOP will back Ukraine in new Congress despite pro-Putin conservatives Cotton’s support for Ukraine comes amid growing resistance among Maga Republicans The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022
First Thing: Elon Musk reportedly plans to become Twitter’s interim CEO Musk ‘fires top executives’; $44bn deal will give world’s richest person control of platform with 230m users. Plus, world close to ‘irreversible’ climate breakdown The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022
Senator Tom Cotton brags about ignoring Trump impeachment evidence New book by Arkansas senator, a Republican presidential hopeful, also suggests president did not understand military procedures The Guardian - US · Oct 28, 2022
Republicans Slam Biden’s ‘Short-sighted’ Foreign Policy Republicans accused the administration of US President Joe Biden of destabilizing relations with the Gulf States, following statements on “reviewing the relationship” with Saudi Arabia in the wake of the OPEC+ decision to reduce oil production. Rep. Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 14, 2022
Patricia Murphy: Herschel Walker made a bad situation worse on the campaign trail There’s an old saying in communications that you should get your bad news out early and get it out yourself. Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022
Top Republicans frame vote for Walker as vote against Biden CARROLLTON, Ga. — U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton mocked Democrats for backing sweeping legislative packages that promise so much spending that “it would be an insult to drunken sailors.” U.S. Sen. Rick Scott pinned the blame for high inflation and “men destroying women’s sports” on Democrats. Tribune News Service · Oct 12, 2022
Walker campaigning with 2 GOP senators after abortion report Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker is slated to campaign with Sens. Rick Scott of Florida and Tom Cotton of Arkansas The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022
"Huddle with Herschel:" Walker gets campaign reinforcements Senators Rick Scott and Tom Cotton will join Walker at an event in Georgia Tuesday. Axios · Oct 11, 2022
Tom Cotton Says Biden's Marijuana Pardon Recipients Pleaded Down From More Serious Charges In fact, most were caught on federal property with small amounts of pot. Reason · Oct 7, 2022
Biden's marijuana pardons limited, but spark legalization talk on Hill - Roll Call President Joe Biden’s pardon for thousands of people convicted of possessing marijuana may have a limited impact on its own but pushes debate. Roll Call · Oct 6, 2022
US Supports Iran Protests, Lawmakers Condemn Biden for Lack of Action US lawmakers had various reactions to the protests in Iran, ranging from strong support to direct criticism of the US administration's policy toward Tehran. Protests in Iran continued over the death of Mahsa Amini and statements of support from bipartisan lawmakers are pouring in. Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn showed her… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 27, 2022
Reason · Sep 6, 2022 Don't Blame Ranked Choice Voting. Sarah Palin Was a Bad Candidate. Blaming the ballot system ignores the fact that many Alaskans simply did not think the former governor really represented them.
Salon · Sep 1, 2022 "Rigged" claims after Sarah Palin loss Republicans claim a new ranked-choice system approved by Alaska voters is some kind of nefarious Democratic plot
Reason · Aug 31, 2022 11,000 Federal Inmates Were Sent Home During the Pandemic. Only 17 Were Arrested for New Crimes. Criminal justice groups say the numbers vindicate their push to keep those people from being sent back to prison.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 20, 2022 Iran Deal Tantalizingly Close, but US Faces New Hurdles Last week’s attack on author Salman Rushdie and the indictment of an Iranian national in a plot to kill former national security adviser John Bolton have given the Biden administration new headaches as it attempts to negotiate a return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. A resolution may be…
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022 Iran deal tantalizingly close but US faces new hurdles Last week’s attack on author Salman Rushdie and the indictment of an Iranian national for plotting to murder former national security adviser John Bolton have given the Biden administration new headaches as it attempts to negotiate a return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran
France 24 · Aug 9, 2022 Republicans rally around Trump following FBI raid of his estate For much of the past year, cracks in Donald Trump’s political support have been growing: dissatisfied Republican primary voters began to consider new prospects, GOP donors grappled with damaging revelations uncovered by the Jan. 6 committee, and several party leaders pondered challenging Trump for the party’s 2024 nomination. But after…
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022 GOP rallies around Trump following FBI search of his estate For much of the year, small cracks in Donald Trump’s political support have been growing
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 5, 2022 Republicans Urge Biden to Deny Entry Visa for Iran’s Raisi Several Republican senators have urged the US administration to deny visas for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his delegation to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York City in September.
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022 Josh Hawley tells Tucker Carlson why he voted against Finland and Sweden joining Nato Mr Hawley was the only member of the Senate to vote against the treaty
WEKU · Aug 4, 2022 U.S. Senate approves Finland and Sweden for membership into NATO Wednesday's vote for the candidacy of two Western European nations took a crucial step toward expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
WEKU · Jul 30, 2022 Jan. 6 hearings chip away at Trump's hold on GOP, as 2024 hopefuls circle Trump is still the dominant figure in Republican politics, but he appears more vulnerable after the persistent focus on his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection.