Tag: Tom Cotton

The bipartisan movement toward criminal justice reform that seemed to be gaining ground in 2016 is, unfortunately, having a tougher time this congressional session. But there is one ray of hope amid the gridlock. The Senate moved Aug. 1 to pass S. 860, signaling a possible resolution to the 10-year battle to reauthorize the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Beltway Confidential

A ray of hope for criminal justice reform?

Christina Delgado · August 10, 2017 7:46 pm

A number of provisions in the revised bill by Republican Sens. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and David Perdue of Georgia received majority support. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Most voters support Trump’s push to create merit system for immigrants

Anna Giaritelli · August 9, 2017 3:35 pm

Jeb Bush: Trump’s first six months have been ‘exhausting’

Al Weaver · August 8, 2017 7:32 pm

Is Mike Pence Hinting at a Run for the Oval Office or Not?

Andrew Egger · August 7, 2017 8:31 pm

"Russia remains an adversary to the United States. We have some overlapping interests. It would be better if our relationship was better," Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Sen. Tom Cotton: Vladimir Putin causing US-Russia relations to tank

Todd Shepherd · August 6, 2017 3:54 pm

If Trump and Republicans want to keep the national media on the defensive, they can pursue the issues he campaigned on and, other than absolutely necessary bathroom breaks, do nothing else. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Beltway Confidential

When Trump sticks to his agenda, he wins — and the media lose

Eddie Scarry · August 5, 2017 12:00 pm

Jimmy Fallon mocked the immigration bill promoted Wednesday by President Trump, saying the president would have to deport himself over his English-speaking skills. (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP)

Jimmy Fallon: Trump would have to deport himself under new immigration bill

Caitlin Yilek · August 3, 2017 5:57 pm

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., predicted that Senate Republicans and Democrats would be able to reach a consensus on reforming the green card program. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Tom Cotton predicts ‘consensus’ around his new immigration bill

Anna Giaritelli · August 3, 2017 12:24 pm

Trump Gets Back to His Roots With Immigration Push

Andrew Egger · August 3, 2017 9:58 am

President Trump's nomination of Richard Spencer as Navy secretary was set for a committee hearing in June but was postponed due to Senate work on repealing and replacing Obamacare, according to an Armed Services aide. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

An immigration bill Congress should work on

Washington Examiner · August 3, 2017 4:01 am

Some Democrats have criticized Trump for undermining civilian control of the military by having so many current and recently retired generals in his administration. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump goes big on immigration

W. James Antle III · August 3, 2017 4:01 am

A bill introduced by Sens. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and David Perdue of Georgia would establish a skills-based system for admitting immigrants, slash the number of refugees admitted each year, and cut legal immigration by half. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Senate Republicans not sure about Trump-backed immigration bill

Susan Ferrechio · August 3, 2017 12:37 am