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October 31, 2019
U.S. House formalizes Trump impeachment inquiry in divided 232-196 vote

Written by: Roby Brock
Published by: Talk Business & Politics

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 232-196 Thursday (Oct. 31) to formally open an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump over his handling of military aid to Ukraine and possible abuse of power in his request to have foreign leaders investigate a political opponent, former Vice-president Joe Biden.


October 30, 2019
You know Adam Schiff is lying if 'his mouth's moving': Congressman

Published by: Fox Business

Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR), member of the House Intelligence Committee, discusses the impeachment inquiry.

October 28, 2019
Congressional delegation praises ISIS chief's death

Written by: Frank E. Lockwood
Published by: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Members of the Arkansas congressional delegation welcomed news Sunday of the death of Abu Al-Baghdadi, the self-proclaimed caliph of the Islamic State.


October 27, 2019
Capitol View, October 27th: Congressman Rick Crawford

Published by: KARK

On this week's Capitol View, Congressman Rick Crawford shares his views on the headlines, including the impeachment inquiry, and Chinese investment in Arkansas.

Plus, hear a Halloween story involving the State Capitol.

You can watch this week's full episode above.

Capitol View airs Sunday mornings at 8:30 on KARK-TV right before NBC's Meet the Press.


October 22, 2019
House Approves Realignment of Judicial Districts in Arkansas

Written by: Erik De La Garza
Published by: Courthouse News Service

The U.S. House of Representatives voted Tuesday to reduce the number of operating divisions in the Eastern District of Arkansas from five to three in a rare realignment of judicial lines, which was spurred by the 2017 closure of the only two federal courthouses in the two axed divisions.

October 20, 2019
WASHINGTON NEWS IN BRIEF: Crawford on inquiry; Arkansas teen honored in D.C. for advocacy; state's Snyder, Hill honor Cummings

Written by: Frank E. Lockwood
Published by: Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Portraying the impeachment inquiry as partisan skulduggery, U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., said the investigation shouldn't distract lawmakers from their primary responsibilities.

October 20, 2019
Rep. Crawford weighs in on House Democrats' impeachment inquiry

Published by: Fox News

Arkansas Republican Rep. Rick Crawford says the president is charged with the responsibility of finding where election interference came from.

October 17, 2019
Arkansans back resolution, raise Syria concerns

Written by: Frank E. Lockwood
Published by: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

U.S. House members from Arkansas criticized the White House on Wednesday for not doing more to prevent Turkish attacks on America's Kurdish allies.


October 14, 2019
Congressman celebrates campaign season with chili

Written by: Jurnee Taylor
Published by: KAIT8

Many gathered Monday at Gamble's Shop Local Park for entertainment and chili eating.

Congressman Rick Crawford, who represents the first district of Arkansas, hosted his annual Chili cook-off.

The campaign event allowed 16 teams to compete to be the 2019 Golden Ladle Chili Champion.


October 14, 2019
Representative Crawford Talks Impeachment Inquiry

Written by: Johnathan Reaves
Published by: KASU

U.S. Representative Rick Crawford discusses the latest with the impeachment inquiry of President Trump on the latest congressional interview. Click on the Listen button for the entire interview.