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Senate panel holds Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer COVID-19 questions

Axios·August 6, 2026·1 min read
Senate panel holds Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer COVID-19 questions

A Senate panel voted 8-5 to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt for declining to answer questions from lawmakers investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Rand Paul will refer the resolution to the DOJ for possible prosecution, potentially creating a legal clash since former President Biden preemptively pardoned Fauci.

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