Alex Thomas
@alexhousethomas.bsky.social
Washington Correspondent for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette | Previously: West Virginia MetroNews, Carolina Connection | Tar Heel | Dead Head | He/Him | athomas@adgnewsroom.com
Before we mark the Thanksgiving holiday, here’s one more “Arkies in the Beltway” episode for you!
Another busy week on Capitol Hill with plenty to discuss!
Another busy week on Capitol Hill with plenty to discuss!
November 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Before we mark the Thanksgiving holiday, here’s one more “Arkies in the Beltway” episode for you!
Another busy week on Capitol Hill with plenty to discuss!
Another busy week on Capitol Hill with plenty to discuss!
From Facebook: Rep. French Hill goes on a duck hunt.
November 23, 2025 at 7:27 PM
From Facebook: Rep. French Hill goes on a duck hunt.
Need catching up on how the federal government shutdown ended? “Arkies in the Beltway” has you covered.
November 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Need catching up on how the federal government shutdown ended? “Arkies in the Beltway” has you covered.
A little pro-tip from Ol’ Alexander: Don’t do anything Olivia did.
You will not get a rehabilitation tour and a book deal; your career will instead be over and no one will move heaven and Earth to save it.
You will not get a rehabilitation tour and a book deal; your career will instead be over and no one will move heaven and Earth to save it.
November 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A little pro-tip from Ol’ Alexander: Don’t do anything Olivia did.
You will not get a rehabilitation tour and a book deal; your career will instead be over and no one will move heaven and Earth to save it.
You will not get a rehabilitation tour and a book deal; your career will instead be over and no one will move heaven and Earth to save it.
Ignoring the stop to pick up Rep. Trent Kelly (in Tennessee, apparently), a Jonesboro-Washington trip is around 950 miles (approximately 14 1/2 to 15 hours).
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Ignoring the stop to pick up Rep. Trent Kelly (in Tennessee, apparently), a Jonesboro-Washington trip is around 950 miles (approximately 14 1/2 to 15 hours).
The government shutdown continues into a new week. We have the latest on this week’s “Arkies in the Beltway.”
November 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The government shutdown continues into a new week. We have the latest on this week’s “Arkies in the Beltway.”
Former President Bill Clinton: "Throughout his long career in public service, Dick Cheney was guided by a deep belief that he was doing what was right for America. Though we often disagreed, I always respected his dedication to our country and his unwavering sense of duty."
November 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Former President Bill Clinton: "Throughout his long career in public service, Dick Cheney was guided by a deep belief that he was doing what was right for America. Though we often disagreed, I always respected his dedication to our country and his unwavering sense of duty."
Democrat and farmer Hallie Shoffner has filed her paperwork with the state in hopes of challenging Cotton next fall.
November 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Democrat and farmer Hallie Shoffner has filed her paperwork with the state in hopes of challenging Cotton next fall.
Today is the first day of Arkansas' candidate filing period for the 2026 midterms and state elections.
President Donald Trump, as part of a stream of social media posts backing Republicans, has endorsed all four House members (the president previously announced his support for Sen. Tom Cotton).
President Donald Trump, as part of a stream of social media posts backing Republicans, has endorsed all four House members (the president previously announced his support for Sen. Tom Cotton).
November 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Today is the first day of Arkansas' candidate filing period for the 2026 midterms and state elections.
President Donald Trump, as part of a stream of social media posts backing Republicans, has endorsed all four House members (the president previously announced his support for Sen. Tom Cotton).
President Donald Trump, as part of a stream of social media posts backing Republicans, has endorsed all four House members (the president previously announced his support for Sen. Tom Cotton).
Saturday marked one month of the government shutdown.
On this week’s “Arkies in the Beltway,” we hear from the entire delegation about the funding lapse and what’s next.
On this week’s “Arkies in the Beltway,” we hear from the entire delegation about the funding lapse and what’s next.
November 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Saturday marked one month of the government shutdown.
On this week’s “Arkies in the Beltway,” we hear from the entire delegation about the funding lapse and what’s next.
On this week’s “Arkies in the Beltway,” we hear from the entire delegation about the funding lapse and what’s next.
The latest episode of the podcast is now live! Check it out!
October 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The latest episode of the podcast is now live! Check it out!
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.”
October 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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!
Give this week’s episode a listen!
October 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The government shutdown continues, as does “Arkies in the Beltway!”
Give this week’s episode a listen!
Give this week’s episode a listen!
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.
“Hey, hey, ho, ho, Donald Trump has got to go!” was the chant of choice as I was walking away.
October 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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.
“Hey, hey, ho, ho, Donald Trump has got to go!” was the chant of choice as I was walking away.
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.
October 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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.
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.”
October 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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.”
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."
"My administration will do everything in our power to keep the vital functions of government working."
September 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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."
"My administration will do everything in our power to keep the vital functions of government working."
A different episode of “Arkies in the Beltway” this week, as we discuss USAID’s closure and one Arkansan’s experience with the agency.
September 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A different episode of “Arkies in the Beltway” this week, as we discuss USAID’s closure and one Arkansan’s experience with the agency.
“Arkies” returns after another busy week on the Hill. Check it out
September 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“Arkies” returns after another busy week on the Hill. Check it out
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!”
September 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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!”
The August recess is over, and we’re back on Capitol Hill!
The newest episode of “Arkies in the Beltway” is now out!
The newest episode of “Arkies in the Beltway” is now out!
September 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The August recess is over, and we’re back on Capitol Hill!
The newest episode of “Arkies in the Beltway” is now out!
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.
Davis’ accomplishments as an owner include winning the Daytona 500 and Southern 500 with Ward Burton as his driver.
September 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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.
Davis’ accomplishments as an owner include winning the Daytona 500 and Southern 500 with Ward Burton as his driver.
Find friends who will support you.
September 6, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Find friends who will support you.
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"
Calipari notes Womack's office was "huge helps in getting Elmir to the United States"
September 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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"
Calipari notes Womack's office was "huge helps in getting Elmir to the United States"
Cotton: "Joni Ernst is an outstanding senator, a patriot, and a trusted friend and colleague. The Senate, the Hawkeye State, and our nation will miss her selfless service."
September 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Cotton: "Joni Ernst is an outstanding senator, a patriot, and a trusted friend and colleague. The Senate, the Hawkeye State, and our nation will miss her selfless service."