WASHINGTON -- As military branches explore ways to attract people while struggling to meet recruitment expectations, U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., wants defense forces to expand the eligibility for young Americans interested in joining the service.

Alex Thomas

Alex Thomas has served as the Washington Correspondent for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since November 2022. He also produces "Arkies in the Beltway," a weekly podcast covering national politics and the Arkansans involved in public policy debates.

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