The Latest: Hawley defends rationale for contesting election

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the new session of Congress (all times local):
11:15 a.m.
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley is hitting back at GOP colleagues who are criticizing his attempt to overturn the presidential election won by Joe Biden.
In a lengthy email, the Missouri Republican defended his rationale for challenging President Donald Trump’s defeat. He and other Republicans are planning to mount objections to the results when Congress convenes for a joint session Wednesday to con