Sen. Josh Hawley Urges Trump AG Pick To Stop Beating Around Bush On Key Social Issue

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Sen. Josh Hawley Urges Trump AG Pick To Stop Beating Around Bush On Key Social Issue

1 sourceUpdated Jul 17, 2026

Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley questioned acting Attorney General Todd Blanche over the Trump administration not changing some Biden-era abortion policies at Wednesday's confirmation hearing.

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