The latest fundraising email from Sen. Cotton: “On Saturday, while ordinary Arkansans and Americans watched college football and enjoyed the weekend, radical leftists in cities across the country held their little ‘No Kings’ protests.”

The government shutdown continues, as does “Arkies in the Beltway!” Give this week’s episode a listen!

Good morning from #NoKings in downtown Little Rock, which coincides with Central Arkansas #Pride. I'm here for @arkansasadvocate.com

I’m in New Bern, North Carolina, for a wedding, and I happened to stumble across one of the many No Kings demonstrations taking place today across the country. “Hey, hey, ho, ho, Donald Trump has got to go!” was the chant of choice as I was walking away.

From me: We have fundraising numbers from Arkansas' congressional candidates. The first story looks at next year's Senate race, with Sen. Cotton maintaining his strong financial standing:

In non-shutdown news, Rep. Rick Crawford has introduced legislation to provide farmers with some financial support as operations continue to struggle amid poor economic conditions. "The conditions didn't just materialize .... The conditions have been on this trajectory for the last several years."

With the government shutdown still happening, this week’s “Arkies in the Beltway” takes a look at two topics in the spotlight amid the funding lapse:“Obamacare” subsidies and nutrition assistance.

The UA Division of Agriculture’s Dr. Hunter Biram has been talking with agricultural lenders about the grim prospects for farmers. The government shutdown has only worsened the situation by disrupting programs that benefit growers. Here's a highlight from tonight's "Arkansas Week."

Danny Shameer was one of the finest people at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Being in that newsroom, you could tell 1) people respected him and his dedication to the industry, and 2) his love for Bob Dylan ran deep. Listen to some Dylan today. For Danny.

We’ll start this week with the federal government still shut down. We discuss how we got here and what Arkansas’ lawmakers are thinking on this week’s “Arkies in the Beltway.”

It’s after midnight on the East Coast, meaning we are officially in a government shutdown. Here’s what Arkansas’ senators are saying.

It’s after midnight on the East Coast, meaning we are officially in a government shutdown. Here’s what Arkansas’ senators are saying.

Gov. Sanders' office has released guidance to Arkansas state agencies on how to act during the pending government shutdown. "My administration will do everything in our power to keep the vital functions of government working."

If you recall the start of Trump's second presidency, one of his first actions was to shut down the nation's lead agency for administering international assistance. Thousands lost their jobs, including Bethany Hutchins, an Arkansan who had spent nearly five years with USAID. This is her story.

If you recall the start of Trump's second presidency, one of his first actions was to shut down the nation's lead agency for administering international assistance. Thousands lost their jobs, including Bethany Hutchins, an Arkansan who had spent nearly five years with USAID. This is her story.

UPDATE: Multiple people have been shot at a Mormon church in Michigan and the shooter is down, police said Sunday.

A different episode of “Arkies in the Beltway” this week, as we discuss USAID’s closure and one Arkansan’s experience with the agency.

BREAKING: Trump will meet with top congressional leaders Monday as a government shutdown looms, after previously canceling a meeting with Democrats.

A federal government shutdown is looking likely next week as Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over budget legislation. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's @alexhousethomas.bsky.social joins us from Washington with the latest on "Arkansas Week," tonight 7:30 on Arkansas PBS.

In this video, Shoffner says her campaign has raised more than $600,000 since its July launch. Federal campaigns' current fundraising quarter ends next Tuesday. The related mid-October report will give us some understanding of whether Shoffner can put forward a strong challenge against Sen. Cotton.

Trump this afternoon: "We're going to take some of that tariff money that we've made, we're going to give it to our farmers who are, for a little while, going to be hurt until ... the tariffs kick in for their benefit. So we're going to make sure our farmers are in great shape."

“Arkies” returns after another busy week on the Hill. Check it out

Amid the news yesterday surrounding the CR vote, this: the NRSC wants investigations into Hallie Shoffner's Senate campaign stemming from how and when Shoffner launched her bid to challenge incumbent Tom Cotton. www.arkansasonline.com/news/2025/se...

I can’t wait for the many nightmares this show will inspire. Congrats @danaterrace.bsky.social, @johnbaileyowen.bsky.social, @zach2themax.bsky.social and the “KoG” team!

‘Vile’, ‘corrosive’, ‘toxic’ … and unquittable. Colorado’s members of Congress on how social media impacts their work and American society www.cpr.org/2025/09/19/c... #copolitics

There are talks happening about economic assistance for farmers as provisions of the GOP tax package won't take effect until next fall. Sen. Boozman: "We're in a situation where it doesn't matter where you live in the United States, it's very, very difficult." www.arkansasonline.com/news/2025/se...

Rep. Westerman’s ongoing push for permitting changes and an update on possible agriculture relief are the big stories on this week’s “Arkies in the Beltway!”

Join us this evening!

OREM, Utah (AP) — Suspect in custody in connection with Charlie Kirk shooting is a 22-year-old from Utah, an AP source says.

BREAKING: Charlie Kirk's shooter remains at large after FBI Director Kash Patel says the "subject in custody" has been "released after an interrogation." Patel announced earlier in the evening that the "subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody."

From me: A Little Rock resident's passion for education has fueled his entry in Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District race. "I've got the mouth of my momma," Zack Huffman told me. "When things aren't right, I typically have to speak out."

The August recess is over, and we’re back on Capitol Hill! The newest episode of “Arkies in the Beltway” is now out!

From NASCAR: Former team owner and Arkansas native Bill Davis has died. Davis’ accomplishments as an owner include winning the Daytona 500 and Southern 500 with Ward Burton as his driver.

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From X: University of Arkansas men's basketball coach John Calipari shares this picture of center Elmir Džafić and Rep. Steve Womack. Džafić is originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Calipari notes Womack's office was "huge helps in getting Elmir to the United States"

Imagine being a couple from Cincinnati enjoying an early evening stroll around the Capitol, only to somehow end up in a conversation with a random journalist about why the Grateful Dead never performed in Arkansas.

Ark. farmers continue their call for federal help, as producers are not expecting to receive anything from the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act until late 2026. "We're going to have a severe crisis this fall and winter as people make decisions about whether or not they can go into production next year."

From me: Arkansas is not on anyone's mind when it comes to redistricting. Republicans hold all four seats, and the state legislature has no need to change the current congressional map. But if Democrats wanted a fairer map, what would it look like?

Democrat Hallie Shoffner has a new ad targeting Sen. Cotton. “It’s time we had a senator from Arkansas who actually spends time in Arkansas.”

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, who lost to Sen. Cotton last November in the GOP race for conference chair, announces she is not seeking reelection next year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb9F...

And everything about tonight has allowed that excitement to just grow more and more.

*sees three of the four ESPN hosts pick Carolina over TCU* Oh, we're going to lose by 100 tonight, aren't we?

Well, we are nearing the end of Congress’ August recess period, but before we head back to the Capitol, here’s one more “Arkies in the Beltway” for you.

Whoever decided to make that woman wear a Carolina national champions shirt — in anticipation of Belichick doing a thing — in this new Modelo commercial is a cruel person. #GoHeels

Update: CDC Director Susan Monarez is ousted as her lawyer says ‘she will not resign’ www.statnews.com/2025/08/27/c...

Two of Arkansas' federal lawmakers support the president's executive order on flag burning, but what is the reality when it comes to enforcing this directive? "I doubt we will see any prosecutions for flag burnings, even under this administration."

From the University of Arkansas' RazALERT system: "Avoid the area of Mullins Library due to an active shooter reported. Avoid. Deny. Defend."

On this week’s “Arkies in the Beltway,” we talk about Rep. Westerman’s permitting overhaul push and hear from some notable figures from … West Virginia?! This episode is quite a listen!

EXCLUSIVE: The Pentagon has for weeks been planning a military deployment to Chicago as President Donald Trump seeks to crack down on crime, homelessness and undocumented immigration, in a model that could later be used in other major cities. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...