Josh Hawley puts Missouri at center of national fight over abortion pill

By: Anna Spoerre

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: May 1, 2026

Words: 1,878

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley has opened a new front in the fight over medication abortion, pushing legislation to revoke federal approval of mifepristone, urging the Justice Department to investigate its manufacturer and helping launch a national political group aimed at reshaping abortion debates after a string of losses on the ballot.

The push has made Missouri a central arena in the national fight over mifepristone.

It’s not just focused on Hawley’s efforts. A major …

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