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BREAKING: Senator Hawley Sounds Alarm Over RISING Abortion Rates, Demands Congressional Action

Gary FranchiFebruary 12, 2026130 views
BREAKING: Senator Hawley Sounds Alarm Over RISING Abortion Rates, Demands Congressional Action
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Senator Josh Hawley is sounding the alarm bells after a bombshell closed-door hearing revealed the devastating impact of abortion drugs on America's unborn children, calling on Congress to take immediate action against skyrocketing abortion rates.

The Missouri Republican met with Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary this week alongside other senators on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension (HELP) Committee, where disturbing details emerged about the role of mifepristone in fueling what Hawley called a "serious crisis."

"We're looking at a serious crisis here," Hawley told The Daily Wire following Tuesday's hearing. "The abortion drug mifepristone is making it easier than ever to end innocent lives, and Congress has a moral obligation to act."

The Silent Epidemic

While the Biden administration spent four years pushing radical abortion policies and making deadly drugs more accessible, the true scope of the damage is only now becoming clear under the Trump-Vance administration's commitment to transparency and protecting life.

The hearing comes at a crucial time as President Trump works to fulfill his promise to be the most pro-life president in American history. With Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress, there's finally hope for meaningful action to protect the unborn.

"This isn't just about statistics – this is about innocent lives being lost because Washington made it too easy to choose death over life," a Senate GOP aide told Next News Network.

Hawley's call for congressional action represents exactly the kind of leadership Americans voted for in 2024. While Democrats continue to champion their culture of death, conservatives are fighting for every precious life.

What's Next?

The Trump administration has already begun rolling back Biden's radical abortion agenda, but congressional action will be needed to fully address the mifepristone crisis that's claiming countless innocent lives.

With pro-life champions like Hawley leading the charge and a president committed to protecting the unborn, America finally has a real chance to turn the tide on this humanitarian crisis. The question is: will Congress act quickly enough to save lives, or will bureaucratic delays cost more innocent children their futures?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotMom2016VerifiedFeb 13, 2026
Finally! Someone with backbone willing to stand up for the unborn. Senator Hawley is absolutely right - we need immediate action from Congress.
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ConservativeVoterVerifiedFeb 13, 2026
Couldn't agree more. He's been consistent on pro-life issues unlike some others.
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ChristianMotherVerifiedFeb 13, 2026
Praying for Senator Hawley and all our representatives to have wisdom in addressing this tragedy. We must protect the most vulnerable among us.
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SmallTownValuesVerifiedFeb 13, 2026
Is he proposing any specific legislation or just calling for hearings? We need concrete action, not just talk.
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ProLifeWarriorVerifiedFeb 13, 2026
The statistics don't lie - we're facing a moral crisis in this country. Congress needs to defund Planned Parenthood and redirect those resources to crisis pregnancy centers that actually help women.
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FaithAndFamilyVerifiedFeb 14, 2026
This breaks my heart. As someone who struggled with infertility for years, knowing there are so many lives being lost when there are families desperate to adopt is devastating.
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AdoptionAdvocateVerifiedFeb 14, 2026
Thank you for sharing. We need more support for adoption services and making the process more accessible.
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MidwestDadVerifiedFeb 14, 2026
Hawley 2028! This is exactly the kind of leadership we need.
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TexasConservativeVerifiedFeb 14, 2026
What specific numbers is he citing? I'd like to see the data breakdown by state to understand where the increases are happening most.