Sen. Hawley Presses Judge Nominee on Ethics and Donations

In a tense Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Josh Hawley grilled a nominee for the United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit over her political donations to "radical candidate" Odessa Kelly. The nominee defended her donations, stating that they were made out of neighborly support rather than agreement with all of Kelly's controversial statements. Hawley also questioned the nominee about allegations of lying under oath, pressing for clarity and accountability.

This exchange underscores the heightened scrutiny judicial nominees face regarding their past actions and affiliations. The nominee's responses aimed to separate her personal support for a neighbor from an endorsement of political views, highlighting the complexities involved in such high-stakes confirmations.

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