Steve Finnegan interviews Senator Tom Cotton, who defends his conservative record by highlighting his stances on abortion, taxes, federal spending, the military, and border security. They discuss immigration policies including the public‑charge doctrine, English proficiency, and Cotton’s previous points‑based green card proposal. Cotton also emphasizes the need to modernize U.S. nuclear forces and warns about China’s accelerating nuclear buildup. Additional topics include a non‑enforced VA rule, disagreements over a DHS‑centered government shutdown, and concerns about unsafe pharmaceutical products from China.