Sen. Josh Hawley tells religious conservatives nation needs a 'baptism of courage'

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., told a gathering of religious conservatives on Friday that the faithful need a "baptism of courage" as they encounter new pressures from the left.

"And we also need a baptism of hope because it's hope that gives us courage."

The gathering of religious conservatives included speakers lamenting the Justice Department's recent attempts to probe intimidation at school boards. That earned the ire of Republican Glenn Youngkin, who also spoke at Friday's event and has elevated the issue in Virginia's gubernatorial race.