Hawley Clashes With Former Biden Pardon Attorney Over Death Row Clemency Recommendations Sen

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., sharply criticized former Justice Department Pardon Attorney Elizabeth Oyer during a tense Senate hearing Thursday, accusing her of exercising what he called “astoundingly terrible” judgment in recommending clemency for dozens of federal death row inmates during the Biden administration. The hearing grew increasingly heated as Hawley questioned Oyer about her role