Press Releases
When Pressed by Sen. Hawley on Her Lenient Record, Judge Jackson Can’t Respond
Building on his questioning during yesterday’s Supreme Court hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson today on her sentencing record in various child pornography cases. When asked again about United States v. Hawkins, Judge Jackson would not say if she regretted her decision to sentence the defendant to just three months in prison, then refused to engage on several of Senator Hawley’s questions about the thought process behind her decision not to give more severe sentences for criminals based on the amount of child pornography in their possession. From their conversation: Senator Hawley said, “I’m asking you if you regret the sentence in this case, and it sounds like the answer is no. I regret it. Let me read what you said...
Senator Hawley Delivers Opening Statement for Judge Jackson’s Supreme Court Nomination Hearing
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) gave his opening statement in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing regarding Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination. During his remarks, he outlined seven cases where Judge Jackson sentenced convicted child pornography offenders below sentencing guidelines and below what the government requested. Senator Hawley said, “What concerns me is that in every case, in each of these seven, Judge Jackson handed down a lenient sentence that was below what the federal guidelines recommended and below what the prosecutors requested.” Last week, Senator Hawley released a Twitter thread noting Judge Jackson’s alarming sentencing leniency for sex criminals, especially those preying on children.
Hawley Refutes ‘Fact Check’ on Judge Jackson’s Record of Lenient Sentencing for Pedophiles
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement in response to a "fact check" from the Washington Post on his Twitter thread exposing Judge Jackson's leniency on child porn offenders: "Judge Jackson has yet to address her alarming record on child porn offenders. But rather than ask her questions, the Washington Post is regurgitating White House talking points. Their 'fact check' questions & my answers below. Now go ask the person nominated for the Supreme Court." WASHINGTON POST QUESTION 1: Hawley: No. Judge Jackson’s words are right there in print, and they speak for themselves. When she does quote from or refer to previous testimony, she does so with approval and indicates the witness has changed her mind on child porn offenders....
Senator Hawley Exposes Judge Jackson’s ‘Alarming Pattern’ of Sentencing Leniency for Sex Criminals
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) outlined Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's alarming sentencing leniency for sex criminals, especially for those preying on children.
Hawley Introduces Bill to Strengthen Investigations of Fraud in COVID-19 Relief Programs
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced new legislation today to continue to fund and restore the jurisdiction of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery (SIGPR) so that it can investigate fraud within the Treasury Department's pandemic programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This anti-fraud legislation comes as the Biden Administration is lobbying for more federal dollars for COVID-19. SIGPR was created by the CARES Act in 2020 to conduct oversight and investigate fraud into the unprecedented amounts of federal funds dispersed during the COVID-19 pandemic. A number of lawmakers, including Senator Hawley, have referred fraud allegations to SIGPR, which has proved it can be an effective and important watchdog for preventing fraud of...
Hawley Demands Open Hearings on U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan Following Eye-Opening CENTCOM Report
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed (D-RI), urging him to convene open hearings on our withdrawal from Afghanistan following U.S. Central Command’s report exposing the full extent of the Biden Administration failure to prepare for and respond to the rapid collapse of the Afghan government. In yesterday’s Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator Hawley questioned Marine Corps General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., Commander of U.S. Central Command, on Central Command’s 2,000-page investigative report into the explosion at Abbey Gate and related events. Senator Hawley asked Gen. McKenzie specifically about the report’s findings that the Administration ignored warnings about the Afghan...
Hawley Questions CENTCOM on Investigation Into Chaotic Afghanistan Withdrawal
Today in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned Marine Corps General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., Commander of U.S. Central Command, on Central Command’s 2,000-page investigative report into the explosion at Abbey Gate and related events. Senator Hawley asked Gen. McKenzie specifically about the report’s findings that the Administration ignored warnings about the Afghan government’s rapid collapse and delayed planning for evacuating Americans until it was too late. Senator Hawley said, "I wish this committee would show some interest in it [the report]. My staff and I have been through all of it that is publicly available. It is astounding frankly. So thank you for ordering it. Thank...
Senator Hawley Statement on Joplin Police Officers Shot in the Line of Duty
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) issued the following statement on the Joplin police officers who were shot in the line of duty earlier this week:
Hawley Statement on Call With Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Today U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's briefing to members of Congress:
New Hawley Bill to Strengthen Afghan Vetting Procedures, Declassify Afghanistan Withdrawal Intel
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act, a bill to strengthen vetting procedures for Afghans who were evacuated to the United States following Joe Biden’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. Senator Hawley’s bill would implement careful and appropriate vetting standards for evacuees and declassify intelligence related to the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan. Senator Hawley said, "Nearly seven months after the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, there has been zero accountability. Now we know that the vetting process for evacuees was rushed and careless. My bill would implement strong new vetting procedures, declassify intelligence related to the withdrawal, and take steps to ensure public transparency and...