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Senator Hawley Calls for DOJ Probe of Mifepristone Safety

4/14/2026

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Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) urged DOJ to investigate Danco Laboratories, producer of mifepristone, in a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
He said the drug poses safety risks and accounts for over 70% of U.S. abortions, citing a study showing 10.93% experience serious adverse events.
Hawley also urged a review of the FDA's approval and marketing after the FDA acknowledged serious adverse events linked to mifepristone.

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Story summary

Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) urged DOJ to investigate Danco Laboratories, producer of mifepristone, in a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
He said the drug poses safety risks and accounts for over 70% of U.S. abortions, citing a study showing 10.93% experience serious adverse events.
Hawley also urged a review of the FDA's approval and marketing after the FDA acknowledged serious adverse events linked to mifepristone.