Senator Tom Cotton introduced bipartisan legislation to ban the federal government from purchasing Chinese-made robotic systems due to security concerns.

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryTechnology/Privacy

67%·33%

Newstarget.com+1

Mar 30

Bipartisan bill targets Chinese-linked robotics, seeks ban on federal use

Senator Tom Cotton introduced the American Security Robotics Act to restrict federal use of Chinese-linked robotics for national security reasons.

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryTechnology/Privacy

63%·37%

Breitbart+3

Mar 27

Exclusive — Sen. Cotton: China Got Wealthy Cheating American Workers, but Trump Is Fighting Back

Sen. Tom Cotton said China harmed American workers and predicted that President Trump would address economic issues in a meeting with Xi Jinping.

Foreign PolicyHealthcareEconomy

56%·44%

Mediaite

Feb 28

‘Righteous’ or ‘Illegal’: America Sharply Divided Over Trump’s Stunning Attack on Iran

Senator Cotton endorsed the President's statement, characterizing the military action as a necessary response to decades of Iranian terror.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionDefense/Military

62%·38%

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Chemical-facility-security-news

Apr 9

Review – HR 7924 Introduced – DOD Trucking Security

Sen. Tom Cotton is working with Rep. Elise Stefanik to include H.R. 7924’s language in the FY 2027 defense authorization act, according to Stefanik’s office.

Foreign PolicyInfrastructureDefense/Military

—

Roll Call+1

4d ago

Arkansas duo goes to bat for small investment brokers

Cotton is preparing the Senate companion bill after hearing concerns from small Arkansas broker-dealers.

Ethics/CorruptionEconomy

50%·50%

cruz.senate.gov

Apr 20

Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Budd, Lee Introduce Bill to Combat Climate Lawfare and Defend ...

Senator Tom Cotton co-sponsored the legislation, arguing that 'green new deal' groups use the courts to delay energy projects and raise costs.

Environment/ClimateCriminal Justice

56%·44%

Roll Call

Apr 20

This week: Senate girds for budget vote-a-rama in busy week for Congress

Senator Tom Cotton introduced a three-year extension of FISA surveillance tools to resolve a legislative stalemate.

Budget/SpendingImmigrationEconomy

50%·50%

Next News Network

Apr 16

BREAKING: Cotton Introduces Bill to BLOCK Chinese Communist Party From America's Medicine Cabinet

Senator Tom Cotton introduced a bill to prevent the Chinese Communist Party from controlling the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain.

Foreign PolicyHealthcareDefense/Military

70%·30%

Reuters+3

Mar 26

US lawmakers to introduce bill to ban government use of Chinese robots - Reuters

Senator Cotton co-introduced the bill, arguing that Chinese-made robots pose a significant threat to national security and privacy.

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryTechnology/Privacy

75%·25%

CNN

Jul 28

Untitled

Senator Tom Cotton criticized Vice President Harris's stance on Gaza, labeling her a 'San Francisco liberal' during a CNN interview.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionDefense/Military

55%·45%

Mediaite

Mar 18

Senate Democrat Gets Into Shouting Match With CIA Director Over Trump’s War Against Iran: ‘I’m Not Asking You Anymore!’

Chairman Tom Cotton declined to intervene in the shouting match, telling Bennet and Ratcliffe to handle the dispute themselves.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionDefense/Military

40%·60%

Jewish Insider

Apr 8

Hawkish Republican senators standing behind Trump’s ceasefire deal with Iran

Senator Cotton reiterated that Iran must be prohibited from any uranium enrichment as part of any deal.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionDefense/Military

50%·50%

Alipac

Apr 9

Illegal Alien Sex Offender Accused of Killing Arkansas Couple in Drunk Driving Crash

Senator Tom Cotton attributed the fatal crash to federal policy failures and called for increased deportation of violent criminals.

ImmigrationCriminal Justice

53%·47%

Fox News

Apr 8

Dem Senate nominee distances herself from Kamala Harris ahead of visit: 'Will not be attending'

Senator Tom Cotton, the Chair of the Intelligence Committee, faces a challenge from Hallie Shoffner in the 2026 Arkansas Senate race.

Foreign PolicyAgricultureEconomy

55%·45%

KTLO

Apr 7

Arkansas U.S. Senator candidates divided on Iran war

Senator Tom Cotton defended his support for the Iran war while proposing diesel tax relief to help Arkansas farmers with rising costs.

AgricultureDefense/MilitaryEconomy

53%·47%

DroneXL.co

Apr 7

WSJ exposes Chinese parts inside America’s humanoid robots, and Congress is already running the DJI playbook

Senator Tom Cotton introduced the American Security Robotics Act to ban federal agencies from using robots made by foreign adversaries.

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryTechnology/Privacy

62%·38%

Shafaq News

Apr 7

Pezeshkian: 14M Iranians ready to defend Iran amid US deployment

Senator Cotton announced the deployment of Arkansas’ 142nd Field Artillery Brigade to the Middle East amid rising tensions.

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

53%·47%

Newstarget.com+2

Apr 6

Treasury Signals Support for Bill Restricting Illegal Immigrants from U.S. Banking

Senator Cotton introduced the 'Know Your American Customer Act' to restrict illegal immigrants from accessing the U.S. banking system.

Ethics/CorruptionImmigrationEconomy

57%·43%

▼Bad Look

Dailycallernewsfoundation

1d ago

Tom Cotton Is Concealing Classified Gain-Of-Function Docs, Rand Paul Says

Paul accused Cotton of limiting his committee’s access to classified gain-of-function research documents.

HealthcareDefense/Military

29%·71%

MS NOW

Apr 21

11 years later, the Senate Republicans’ open letter to Iran is relevant anew

Senator Tom Cotton led 46 of his Republican colleagues in writing an open letter to Iran to undermine nuclear negotiations.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionDefense/Military

33%·67%

China Daily

Apr 10

009VIEWS - China's global approval speaks louder than false narratives

Senator Tom Cotton was singled out by the author for allegedly using social media to slander China and mislead the American public.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

40%·60%

Associated Press

Feb 2

Singaporeans bemoan U.S. Senator’s ‘ignorant’ grilling of TikTok CEO - AP News

Sen. Tom Cotton questioned Shou Chew about his citizenship and possible Communist Party ties, and defended his concerns about Chinese influence.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionTechnology/Privacy

19%·81%

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Chemical-facility-security-news

Apr 9

Review – HR 7924 Introduced – DOD Trucking Security

Sen. Tom Cotton is working with Rep. Elise Stefanik to include H.R. 7924’s language in the FY 2027 defense authorization act, according to Stefanik’s office.

Foreign PolicyInfrastructure

—

Dailycallernewsfoundation

1d ago

Tom Cotton Is Concealing Classified Gain-Of-Function Docs, Rand Paul Says

Paul accused Cotton of limiting his committee’s access to classified gain-of-function research documents.

HealthcareDefense/Military

29%·71%

Roll Call+1

4d ago

Arkansas duo goes to bat for small investment brokers

Cotton is preparing the Senate companion bill after hearing concerns from small Arkansas broker-dealers.

Ethics/CorruptionEconomy

50%·50%

cruz.senate.gov

Apr 20

Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Budd, Lee Introduce Bill to Combat Climate Lawfare and Defend ...

Senator Tom Cotton co-sponsored the legislation, arguing that 'green new deal' groups use the courts to delay energy projects and raise costs.

Environment/ClimateCriminal Justice

56%·44%

MS NOW

Apr 21

11 years later, the Senate Republicans’ open letter to Iran is relevant anew

Senator Tom Cotton led 46 of his Republican colleagues in writing an open letter to Iran to undermine nuclear negotiations.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

33%·67%

Roll Call

Apr 20

This week: Senate girds for budget vote-a-rama in busy week for Congress

Senator Tom Cotton introduced a three-year extension of FISA surveillance tools to resolve a legislative stalemate.

Budget/SpendingImmigration

50%·50%

cotton.senate.gov

Apr 15

Cotton Introduces Bill to Lower Energy Costs for Arkansans

Senator Tom Cotton introduced the Jurisdiction Oversight and Adjudication for Natural Gas Act to streamline pipeline projects and lower energy costs.

InfrastructureEnvironment/Climate

80%·20%

Next News Network

Apr 16

BREAKING: Cotton Introduces Bill to BLOCK Chinese Communist Party From America's Medicine Cabinet

Senator Tom Cotton introduced a bill to prevent the Chinese Communist Party from controlling the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain.

Foreign PolicyHealthcare

70%·30%

China Daily

Apr 10

009VIEWS - China's global approval speaks louder than false narratives

Senator Tom Cotton was singled out by the author for allegedly using social media to slander China and mislead the American public.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

40%·60%

Reuters+3

Mar 26

US lawmakers to introduce bill to ban government use of Chinese robots - Reuters

Senator Cotton co-introduced the bill, arguing that Chinese-made robots pose a significant threat to national security and privacy.

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

75%·25%

Associated Press

Feb 2

Singaporeans bemoan U.S. Senator’s ‘ignorant’ grilling of TikTok CEO - AP News

Sen. Tom Cotton questioned Shou Chew about his citizenship and possible Communist Party ties, and defended his concerns about Chinese influence.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

19%·81%

Breitbart

Mar 25

Tom Cotton on Shutdown: Radical Left Wants to Expose, Dox ICE Agents for Targeted Harassment

Sen. Tom Cotton said Democrats’ proposed ICE reforms could expose agents and their families to harassment.

InfrastructureBudget/Spending

63%·37%

CNN

Jul 28

Untitled

Senator Tom Cotton criticized Vice President Harris's stance on Gaza, labeling her a 'San Francisco liberal' during a CNN interview.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

55%·45%

Mediaite

Mar 18

Senate Democrat Gets Into Shouting Match With CIA Director Over Trump’s War Against Iran: ‘I’m Not Asking You Anymore!’

Chairman Tom Cotton declined to intervene in the shouting match, telling Bennet and Ratcliffe to handle the dispute themselves.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

40%·60%

Hespress English

Apr 9

Congress effort to review Polisario designation gains support in House and Senate

Senator Tom Cotton is leading the Senate effort to investigate the Polisario Front's alleged security threats.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

62%·38%

UnHerd

Apr 9

How censorship seized America

Senator Tom Cotton is cited as a victim of institutional censorship for early suggestions regarding the COVID-19 lab-leak theory.

Ethics/CorruptionHealthcare

63%·37%

Jewish Insider

Apr 8

Hawkish Republican senators standing behind Trump’s ceasefire deal with Iran

Senator Cotton reiterated that Iran must be prohibited from any uranium enrichment as part of any deal.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

50%·50%

Alipac

Apr 9

Illegal Alien Sex Offender Accused of Killing Arkansas Couple in Drunk Driving Crash

Senator Tom Cotton attributed the fatal crash to federal policy failures and called for increased deportation of violent criminals.

ImmigrationCriminal Justice

53%·47%

Fox News

Apr 8

Dem Senate nominee distances herself from Kamala Harris ahead of visit: 'Will not be attending'

Senator Tom Cotton, the Chair of the Intelligence Committee, faces a challenge from Hallie Shoffner in the 2026 Arkansas Senate race.

Foreign PolicyAgriculture

55%·45%

KTLO

Apr 7

Arkansas U.S. Senator candidates divided on Iran war

Senator Tom Cotton defended his support for the Iran war while proposing diesel tax relief to help Arkansas farmers with rising costs.

AgricultureDefense/Military

53%·47%

DroneXL.co

Apr 7

WSJ exposes Chinese parts inside America’s humanoid robots, and Congress is already running the DJI playbook

Senator Tom Cotton introduced the American Security Robotics Act to ban federal agencies from using robots made by foreign adversaries.

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

62%·38%

Shafaq News

Apr 7

Pezeshkian: 14M Iranians ready to defend Iran amid US deployment

Senator Cotton announced the deployment of Arkansas’ 142nd Field Artillery Brigade to the Middle East amid rising tensions.

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

53%·47%

Newstarget.com+2

Apr 6

Treasury Signals Support for Bill Restricting Illegal Immigrants from U.S. Banking

Senator Cotton introduced the 'Know Your American Customer Act' to restrict illegal immigrants from accessing the U.S. banking system.

Ethics/CorruptionImmigration

57%·43%

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Apr 6

GOP Senator Warns Trump Against Chinese Robots, “They Are Willing to Lie and Cheat”

Senator Tom Cotton introduced bipartisan legislation to ban the federal government from purchasing Chinese-made robotic systems due to security concerns.

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

67%·33%

Newstarget.com+1

Mar 30

Bipartisan bill targets Chinese-linked robotics, seeks ban on federal use

Senator Tom Cotton introduced the American Security Robotics Act to restrict federal use of Chinese-linked robotics for national security reasons.

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

63%·37%

Breitbart+3

Mar 27

Exclusive — Sen. Cotton: China Got Wealthy Cheating American Workers, but Trump Is Fighting Back

Sen. Tom Cotton said China harmed American workers and predicted that President Trump would address economic issues in a meeting with Xi Jinping.

Foreign PolicyHealthcare

56%·44%

Mediaite

Feb 28

‘Righteous’ or ‘Illegal’: America Sharply Divided Over Trump’s Stunning Attack on Iran

Senator Cotton endorsed the President's statement, characterizing the military action as a necessary response to decades of Iranian terror.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

62%·38%

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Cotton Introduces Bill to Lower Energy Costs for Arkansans

Tom Cotton on Shutdown: Radical Left Wants to Expose, Dox ICE Agents for Targeted Harassment

Congress effort to review Polisario designation gains support in House and Senate

How censorship seized America

GOP Senator Warns Trump Against Chinese Robots, “They Are Willing to Lie and Cheat”

Bipartisan bill targets Chinese-linked robotics, seeks ban on federal use

Exclusive — Sen. Cotton: China Got Wealthy Cheating American Workers, but Trump Is Fighting Back

‘Righteous’ or ‘Illegal’: America Sharply Divided Over Trump’s Stunning Attack on Iran

Review – HR 7924 Introduced – DOD Trucking Security

Arkansas duo goes to bat for small investment brokers

Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Budd, Lee Introduce Bill to Combat Climate Lawfare and Defend ...

This week: Senate girds for budget vote-a-rama in busy week for Congress

BREAKING: Cotton Introduces Bill to BLOCK Chinese Communist Party From America's Medicine Cabinet

US lawmakers to introduce bill to ban government use of Chinese robots - Reuters

Untitled

Senate Democrat Gets Into Shouting Match With CIA Director Over Trump’s War Against Iran: ‘I’m Not Asking You Anymore!’

Hawkish Republican senators standing behind Trump’s ceasefire deal with Iran

Illegal Alien Sex Offender Accused of Killing Arkansas Couple in Drunk Driving Crash

Dem Senate nominee distances herself from Kamala Harris ahead of visit: 'Will not be attending'

Arkansas U.S. Senator candidates divided on Iran war

WSJ exposes Chinese parts inside America’s humanoid robots, and Congress is already running the DJI playbook

Pezeshkian: 14M Iranians ready to defend Iran amid US deployment

Treasury Signals Support for Bill Restricting Illegal Immigrants from U.S. Banking

Tom Cotton Is Concealing Classified Gain-Of-Function Docs, Rand Paul Says

11 years later, the Senate Republicans’ open letter to Iran is relevant anew

009VIEWS - China&#39;s global approval speaks louder than false narratives

Singaporeans bemoan U.S. Senator’s ‘ignorant’ grilling of TikTok CEO - AP News

Review – HR 7924 Introduced – DOD Trucking Security

Tom Cotton Is Concealing Classified Gain-Of-Function Docs, Rand Paul Says

Arkansas duo goes to bat for small investment brokers

Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Budd, Lee Introduce Bill to Combat Climate Lawfare and Defend ...

11 years later, the Senate Republicans’ open letter to Iran is relevant anew

This week: Senate girds for budget vote-a-rama in busy week for Congress

Cotton Introduces Bill to Lower Energy Costs for Arkansans

BREAKING: Cotton Introduces Bill to BLOCK Chinese Communist Party From America's Medicine Cabinet

009VIEWS - China&#39;s global approval speaks louder than false narratives

US lawmakers to introduce bill to ban government use of Chinese robots - Reuters

Singaporeans bemoan U.S. Senator’s ‘ignorant’ grilling of TikTok CEO - AP News

Tom Cotton on Shutdown: Radical Left Wants to Expose, Dox ICE Agents for Targeted Harassment

Untitled

Senate Democrat Gets Into Shouting Match With CIA Director Over Trump’s War Against Iran: ‘I’m Not Asking You Anymore!’

Congress effort to review Polisario designation gains support in House and Senate

How censorship seized America

Hawkish Republican senators standing behind Trump’s ceasefire deal with Iran

Illegal Alien Sex Offender Accused of Killing Arkansas Couple in Drunk Driving Crash

Dem Senate nominee distances herself from Kamala Harris ahead of visit: 'Will not be attending'

Arkansas U.S. Senator candidates divided on Iran war

WSJ exposes Chinese parts inside America’s humanoid robots, and Congress is already running the DJI playbook

Pezeshkian: 14M Iranians ready to defend Iran amid US deployment

Treasury Signals Support for Bill Restricting Illegal Immigrants from U.S. Banking

GOP Senator Warns Trump Against Chinese Robots, “They Are Willing to Lie and Cheat”

Bipartisan bill targets Chinese-linked robotics, seeks ban on federal use

Exclusive — Sen. Cotton: China Got Wealthy Cheating American Workers, but Trump Is Fighting Back

‘Righteous’ or ‘Illegal’: America Sharply Divided Over Trump’s Stunning Attack on Iran

Tom Cotton rants Dems want to sic their 'street militias' on ICE wives and kids | MEXC News

Exclusive — Sen. Tom Cotton: China, Iran Are Allies in Fighting U.S. Leadership of International Order

009VIEWS - China's global approval speaks louder than false narratives

009VIEWS - China's global approval speaks louder than false narratives