Article By David Hawkins
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) is calling on Christians across America to gather at the U.S. Capitol for a day of fasting and prayer following last week’s historic midterm elections.
Hawley described the Democrat takeover of the House as a shocking national moment requiring an extraordinary spiritual response as President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans prepare for divided government.
“What happened last Tuesday was shocking and historic,” Hawley wrote on X.
“It calls for a historic response.
“Christians need to gather and seek the Lord.”
Hawley Announces December Capitol Gathering
Hawley said he will host an hour of fasting and prayer at the Capitol on Tuesday, December 15, from noon to 1 p.m.
“I’m going to host a time of fasting and prayer for the nation on Tuesday, December 15 from 12 to 1 at the Capitol,” Hawley wrote.
“Meet me there!”
The Missouri Republican did not announce an exact meeting location or identify other lawmakers, religious leaders, or Trump administration officials who may participate.
The event will take place just weeks before Democrats assume control of the House in January.
🚨What happened last Tuesday was shocking and historic. It calls for a historic response. Christians need to gather and seek the Lord. I’m going to host a time of fasting and prayer for the nation on Tuesday, December 15 from 12 to 1 at the Capitol. Meet me there!
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) November 9, 2026
Faith Over Political Panic
Hawley has long been one of Congress’s most outspoken defenders of religious liberty, Christian values, and America’s founding principles.
Rather than issuing a conventional political prescription in the wake of Republicans’ losses, Hawley urged Christians to seek God’s guidance as the country enters a period of heightened political conflict.
With Democrats set to use their House majority to obstruct Trump’s agenda and launch investigations into his administration, Hawley’s appeal calls on Americans of faith to unite publicly in the nation’s capital.
The December gathering will offer Christians an opportunity to pray for the country, its leaders, and the future of the United States as Washington enters the final two years of Trump’s second term.
Democrats Seek Revenge
Meanwhile, prominent Democrats who campaigned on lowering the cost of gas, groceries, and housing used their first statements after winning the House to put the Trump administration on notice.
The Democrat poised to lead the House Oversight Committee told officials to “lawyer up,” while other lawmakers threatened subpoenas and singled out officials enforcing President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Incoming Oversight Chairman Tells Trump Officials to “Lawyer Up”
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), who is poised to chair the House Oversight Committee, issued a two-word warning after Democrats’ Tuesday victory.
“Lawyer Up,” Garcia said in a statement.
Before the election, Garcia told CNN that “Democratic priorities” would include lowering the cost of “gas, groceries, the mortgage, the rent” alongside combating government corruption.
Regarding his post-election message, Garcia argued that “investigating” Trump would advance his affordability agenda.
“People can’t afford gas, groceries, and rent because Donald Trump and his family are ripping off the American people and enriching themselves,” Garcia wrote on X.
“Taking on corruption is about making life more affordable for working families.”
Garcia has not produced any evidence of corruption or wrongdoing by Trump or members of his administration.
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