Press Releases
Senators Hawley, Johnson Expose New Whistleblower Allegations About Biden Failure to Vet Afghan Evacuees
Today U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Department of Defense (DoD) Acting Inspector General Sean O'Donnell calling for an immediate investigation into new DoD whistleblower allegations that the Biden Administration failed to properly vet individuals evacuated from Afghanistan. The whistleblower alleges: The Biden Administration evacuated 324 individuals from Afghanistan into the United States who appeared on DoD’s watchlist, which includes known suspected terrorists. The White House and DoD officials directed agency personnel to cut corners and not conduct full fingerprint tests of Afghan evacuees. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) staff have been authorized to delete old biometric data,...
Hawley Grills Wray on Whistleblower Allegations that Biden Admin Cut Corners on Afghan Vetting
Whistleblower claims hundreds on the DoD watchlist – a list including known suspected terrorists – were let into the U.S. last year after the administration’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan Today U.S. Senator Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray over new whistleblower allegations that the Biden administration failed to properly vet individuals evacuated from Afghanistan, and allowed more than 300 evacuees -- who are on a DOD watchlist that includes known suspected terrorists -- to enter the United States. Senator Hawley asked, "Here's my question...according to this whistleblower's allegations, there are 324 individuals who were evacuated from Afghanistan and were allowed to enter the United States despite...
FBI Director Stonewalls Senator Hawley’s Questions on FBI’s ‘Audit’ of MO Concealed Carry Permits
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray about the FBI's planned audit of Missouri's sheriffs' offices' records of concealed carry permits. Last week, Senator Hawley sent a letter to Director Wray demanding answers, but has yet to receive a reply. Senator Hawley said, "This is of significant concern, it directly affects Missouri state law. You've praised your local law enforcement partners earlier today Director. You are putting them in a terrible position in the state of Missouri. State law says they cannot turn over these personal records, the sheriffs cannot. You are asking them to, apparently in an unprecedented manner." He continued, "I want to know what in the world you're doing with...
Hawley Floor Speech on Vote Against NATO Expansion, Urges Focus on China Threat
Today the Senate passed a measure 95-1 to add Finland and Sweden to the NATO alliance. U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), the lone vote in opposition to the legislation, delivered remarks on the Senate floor today explaining his vote against it: "Our foreign policy should be about protecting the United States, our freedom, our people, and our way of life, and expanding NATO, I believe, would not do that,"said Senator Hawley. "What I am arguing for is the return to a classic nationalist approach to foreign policy [...] grounded in our nation's interests and in the reality of the world as it is, not as we wish it was."
Senator Hawley Tours St. Louis Region Flood Damage
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) met with FEMA, local officials, and residents while touring flood damage at public buildings and residences across the St. Louis region. Senator Hawley toured damage inside the church at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine and the Knights of Columbus Hall in Florissant, Mo. Senator Hawley spoke with FEMA officials at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine in Florissant, Mo. Senator Hawley met with Florissant, Mo. Mayor Tim Lowery, Police Chief Tim Fagan, and members of the Florissant City Council. Senator Hawley toured damage at an apartment complex in Florissant, Mo. Senator Hawley toured damage in University City, Mo. and visited with Police Chief Larry Hampton and City Manager Gregory Rose. Senator Hawley...
Hawley Op-Ed: Why I Won’t Vote to Add Sweden and Finland to NATO
By U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) | August 1, 2022 | National Interest The Senate will soon vote on adding Sweden and Finland to NATO. According to the terms of NATO’s founding treaty, that means the United States would be obliged to defend both countries in the event of a military attack. I intend to vote no. Finland and Sweden want to join the Atlantic Alliance to head off further Russian aggression in Europe. That is entirely understandable given their location and security needs. But America’s greatest foreign adversary doesn’t loom over Europe. It looms in Asia. I am talking of course about the People’s Republic of China. And when it comes to Chinese imperialism, the American people should know the truth: the United States is not ready to resist it....
Hawley Demands Answers on FBI’s ‘Audit’ of Missouri Concealed Carry Permit Holders
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray, asking why he is directing FBI agents to conduct 'audits' of Missouri county sheriffs' records of concealed carry weapons permit holders. "Missouri is a state filled with law-abiding gun owners. There’s no pressing need for federal bureaucrats to collect information about who they are and other information on their applications for concealed carry permits," said Senator Hawley. "Indeed, restricting who can access that information has been a priority for Missouri lawmakers for years: limitations on the distribution of firearm owner information have been codified into Missouri law to prevent the very scenario we’re seeing here." Senator Hawley...
Hawley Calls for FTC Review of Amazon’s One Medical Acquisition
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission calling for an investigation into Amazon’s planned acquisition of 1Life Healthcare, a medical company that oversees an extensive network of primary care providers. If allowed to go forward, this transaction will give Amazon access to a healthcare practice operating more than 180 medical offices throughout the United States. “This particular acquisition, if allowed to proceed, would represent an alarming new direction for a company that already wields far too much power. Most importantly, this acquisition would provide Amazon with access to enormous tranches of patient data,” Senator Hawley wrote. “Scenarios once written off as...
Hawley, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Advance DHS Efforts to Detect and Seize Illicit Drugs
Today U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.) introduced the Enhancing DHS Drug Seizures Act -- a bipartisan bill to ensure that the Department of the Homeland Security (DHS) is efficiently using existing resources and expanding available tools to stop the flow of deadly and illicit drugs like fentanyl into our nation. “Illicit drugs such as fentanyl are devastating communities and families across the country, including those in Missouri,” said Senator Hawley. “In order to crack down on drug cartels and criminals operating across our southern border, we need to give the Department of Homeland Security the right tools and resources to root out drug smuggling and improve interdiction...
Hawley Statement on Historic Flooding in St. Louis
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement on the record-shattering rainfall happening in the St. Louis, Mo., region.