Tom Cotton

Senator Cotton:

'Iran deal could hand billions to terrorist regime'

In a Fox News interview, Senator Tom Cotton praises Trump's pressure campaign on Iran, but warns that the new Iran MoU risks squandering vital US leverage.

GOP senators:

'Bar sanctioned Iranian officials from diplomacy in the US'

Republican senators introduce bill to block sanctioned Iranian officials from entering the US for UN duties, citing threats to American safety and Iran’s history of targeting Americans.

Sen. Cotton: Israel has no responsibility to provide aid to Gaza

Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton says Israel faces 'singular standard' in war, praises IDF for going 'the extra mile' to help Gazans despite unprovoked October 7 attack.

Sen. Tom Cotton:

'How can US have confidence in ISA chief if Netanyahu doesn't?'

US Senate Intelligence Committee chairman says it is not a 'threat to democracy' for Israel's leaders to dismiss the head if an intelligence agency if they have lost confidence in him.

Senator Tom Cotton:

'Hostages still in Gaza because Biden didn't back Israel'

Republican Senator Tom Cotton defends Israel, saying deal with Hamas is bad: 'We shouldn't negotiate with terrorists, or ask Israel or any other country to negotiate with terrorists.'

Making history:

Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus launched in US Congress

With just days to go before Donald Trump takes office, over 20 US lawmakers participated in the historic launch of the Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus.

Sen. Tom Cotton:

Code Pink is a 'Chinese communist front group'

Arkansas Senator reacts to disruption of Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing by the anti-Israel Code Pink group.

Bill introduced in US Congress to ban the use of 'West Bank'

The bill introduced by Sen. Tom Cotton would require all official US documents and materials to use the historically accurate term 'Judea and Samaria instead of the 'West Bank.'

New bill to ensure Israeli products are labeled as such

the Anti-BDS Labeling Act seeks to prohibit the Biden-Harris administration from reversing current guidelines that require Israeli goods produced in areas where Israel exercises the relevant authorities to be labeled as 'Made in Israel.'

Republicans endorse House Speaker Johnson for second term

Meanwhile, Senator Tom Cotton secures the position of Senate Republican Conference Chair.

Sen. Tom Cotton:

'Biden's support for UNRWA funds terrorism, prolongs war'

Republican Senator writes to President Biden urging him to impose terrorism sanctions on UNRWA over its extensive ties to Hamas and to enforce legislation passed by Congress against UNRWA.

US Senators:

'Biden admin. continues to delay military equipment to Israel'

Senator Tom Cotton and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell penned a letter to the President listing the delayed equipment and condemning their delay. 'Further delays will endanger Israeli lives.'

Sen. Cotton to UN:

'Is Hamas a terrorist organization?'

Senator Tom Cotton writes letter to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, highlighting his refusal to call Hamas a terrorist organization in the wake of their execution of six hostages.

GOP lawmakers probe Kamala Harris adviser's Iran ties

Sen. Tom Cotton and Rep. Elise Stefanik launch probe into Vice President Kamala Harris's national security adviser Philip Gordon's ties to an Iranian influence network involving suspended Iran Robert Malley.

Sen. Tom Cotton to Biden:

'You’re playing politics with our ally’s security'

Senator Tom Cotton writes letter to Biden, criticizing his administration for withholding weapons and ammunition from Israel as it continues to battle Hamas.

Sen. Tom Cotton to A-G: Investigate ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan

Four US Senators urge US Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan for 'materially supporting terrorism through his targeting of Israeli officials.'

GOP Senators to ICC:

'Target Israel and we will target you'

12 Republican Senators write to ICC Chief Prosecutor that if he issues arrest warrants against Israeli officials, the US will impose sanctions on ICC officials and the organization itself.

Republicans in Congress demand Biden cancel Iraq pres. meeting

Senator Tom Cotton and 7 other Republican senators and congressmen write letter to President Biden accusing him of appeasing Iran and undermining Israel in meeting Iraqi president.

GOP Senators demand Biden rescind settler sanctions

9 Republican Senators write to US President calling on him to rescind order imposing sanctions on settlers, memo implying Israel committing war crimes against Hamas.

'Shameful decision'

Blinken under fire for reversing 'settlement' policy

Figures from the Republican Party blast Secretary of State who reversed predecessor Mike Pompeo's policy on Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria.

Senator seeks answers on Biden sanctions of Israelis

Senator Tom Cotton says he sent a letter to President Biden requesting clarification of February 1, 2024, executive order imposing sanctions on Israelis 'in the West Bank.'

Op-Ed

Democrats should stop meddling in Israeli democracy

The Biden team is just the latest Democratic administration that has interfered with the politics of Israel to undermine Netanyahu. Op-ed.

Sen. Tom Cotton slams Democrats’ attacks against Netanyahu

Arkansas senator denounces Democratic Party's extreme accusations against PM Netanyahu which he shows have been going on for 25 years.

Netanyahu meets Sen. Tom Cotton, Congressional delegations

PM holds series of diplomatic meetings, including with bipartisan Congressional delegation and Democratic Congressional delegation.

Republican senators introduce bill to sanction ICC

Bill cites the ICC's investigation of Israel and other American allies that do not recognize its authority.

'Biden could face hostage crisis worse than Tehran'

Senator Tom Cotton: BIden's "catastrophic miscalculation" could cause Afghanistan to resemble Tehran in 1979.

Watch: GOP Senator leaves Dem lawmaker speechless

Senator Tom Cotton shuts down Durbin during Senate confirmation hearing.

Senators: Label Judea and Samaria goods as 'Made in Israel'

Four Republican Senators write to Trump, urge him to allow goods produced in Judea and Samaria to be labelled as “Made in Israel”.

Then they came for The NY Times

Never again will a difference of opinion be published in The NY Times. And they are not the only ones to trash the 1st Amendment. Op-ed.

New York Times' op-ed editor resigns

Editor of The New York Times' editorial page resigns following publication of controversial op-ed from Republican Sen. Tom Cotton.

'Worse than Chernobyl'

Senator: Coronavirus may have come from Chinese superlaboratory

Chinese officials accused of falsifying number of cases and silencing reports weeks before it was formally acknowledged by government.

US lawmakers praise Trump over Golan Heights move

Senators Cruz, Cotton and Rep. Gallagher say Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Golan enhances security of both Israel and US.

US lawmakers: Affirm Israeli sovereignty over the Golan

US Senators Ted Cruz, Tom Cotton and Rep. Mike Gallagher respond to IDF's revelation of Hezbollah's actions in Syria.

Two Senators support recognition of Israeli sovereignty in Golan

Senators Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton say US should affirm Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights.

US Senator leads push for int'l Golan recognition

Republican Senator Tom Cotton leads Senate proposal of international recognition of Israeli Golan Heights.

US Senator: US 'came a long way' in dealing with Iranian issue

Arkansas Senator Cotton says terrorism is the greatest threat to the US, Iran presents a greater threat to US than North Korea.

White House mum on report Secretary of State will be fired

White House refuses to confirm or deny report that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will be fired.

Will pro-Israel senator lead the CIA?

Senator Tom Cotton, vocal supporter of Israel and opponent of Iran nuclear deal, reportedly under consideration to head CIA.

Senators to Trump: Demand Abbas stop paying terrorists

Republican senators urge President Trump to demand that Abbas end his practice of paying terrorists and their families.

Senator Cotton: Jews building in Judea is not the problem

Arkansas Senator slams Obama administration over treatment of Israel at UN, says Palestinian Authority to blame for conflict.

Sen. Tom Cotton: Reimpose sanctions on Iran

Arkansas senator Tom Cotton called on president-elect Trump to reimpose sanctions on Iran due to violations of nuclear deal.

NSA Head: Clinton's Email Fiasco Was a Spy Target

Spy chief admits Clinton's controversial private server was 'top priority' for foreign spies, calling it an 'opportunity.'

'The Senate Blinked When Confronted by Evil'

Senator Cotton strongly condemns Democratic foiling of anti-nuclear deal bill, after channeling Churchill in moving Senate floor speech.

US Officials to Congress: Don't Worry About Iran 'Side Deals'

The administration denied Wednesday there were 'secret side deals' between the IAEA and Iran amid concern from Congress.

Senator Urges US to 'Walk Away' from Iran Talks

Republican Tom Cotton calls for new sanctions to stop 'negotiating out of weakness,' says talk extension shows Iran is 'calling the shots.'