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News Wrap: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour1 hrs ago
News Wrap: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
In our news wrap Thursday, a GOP-led Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he declined to answer questions during a contentious hearing, the mRNA technology that made the COVID-19 vaccine possible will soon be used in flu vaccines for older Americans and health officials are inv
CBS News
CBS News1 hrs ago
What to know after Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right during a hearing last week. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
Time
Time1 hrs ago
A Senate Panel Has Voted to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress. What Happens Next?
Under Senate procedure, a contempt resolution next heads to a vote in the full upper chamber. But committee chair Rand Paul has opted for a different step.
Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt
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NPR Politics
NPR Politics3 hrs ago
The Senate voted to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt. Now what?
A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he refused to answer questions about his handling of the covid pandemic. Chairman Rand Paul plans to refer the case to the DOJ.
MSNBC
MSNBC4 hrs ago
Court holds DHS in contempt, accusing it of withholding agents’ phone data
A federal judge rebuked the Department of Homeland Security for failing to hand over ICE agents’ phone communications in a racial profiling case.
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate committee voted along party lines Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a referral to the Department of Justice for potential investigation over whether the country’s lo
Senate Holds Fauci in Contempt; Obtains His Phone
After Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth, a Senate committee takes action, after obtaining a copy of his phone
Bloomberg
Bloomberg4 hrs ago
Senate Panel Holds Fauci in Contempt of Congress
A US Senate voted along party lines and panel advanced a resolution to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for invoking his Fifth Amendment right to not testify during a hearing on his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. (Source: Bloomberg)
Breitbart
Breitbart5 hrs ago
Anthony Fauci's Lawyer: Contempt of Congress Vote a 'Crude Political Stunt'
Anthony Fauci's lawyer claims the Senate panel decision to hold the former White House chief medical adviser in contempt of Congress is nothing more than a "crude political stunt."
CNN
CNN6 hrs ago
Republican-led Senate panel will ask Justice Department to charge Dr. Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress
Republican-led Senate panel will ask Justice Department to charge Dr. Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress  CNN
US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
The vote comes after former top US infectious disease official Anthony Fauci repeatedly refused to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
HuffPost
HuffPost7 hrs ago
Senate Committee Votes To Hold Anthony Fauci In Contempt Of Congress
Senate Committee Votes To Hold Anthony Fauci In Contempt Of Congress  HuffPost
Global News
Global News7 hrs ago
Fauci faces possible contempt charge after U.S. Senate committee vote
A Senate committee on Thursday voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Republicans have voted to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. So what happens now?
Dr Anthony Fauci claimed in the hearing that Senator Rand Paul has an ‘obsession’ with calling for his prosecution
We Read Fauci’s Diary. Are His Texts Next?
A congressional committee investigating Anthony Fauci has obtained the contents of his cellphone.
Irish News
Irish News8 hrs ago
US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid questions
It set up a referral for a potential probe over whether the long-time top infectious disease official properly exercised his constitutional rights.
MyJoyOnline
MyJoyOnline9 hrs ago
US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearing
A US Senate committee has voted to hold former top health official Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer questions during a hearing focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate Committee Holds Fauci In Contempt For Refusing To Answer For Covid Lies
A Senate committee voted to hold former White House Covid czar Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress on Thursday following his refusal to answer for his Covid lies and conduct throughout the lockdown period. “Holding a witness in contempt is a serious thing, and it should be rare,” Senate Homeland Security and Governme
RTÉ News
RTÉ News9 hrs ago
US Senate committe votes to hold Fauci in contempt
A US Senate committee has voted to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after the country's former top infectious disease official refused to answer questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
UPI
UPI9 hrs ago
Senate Republicans vote to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress on Thursday.
Stuff
Stuff9 hrs ago
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
Fauci, in a statement explaining his decision to invoke his Fifth Amendment rights, said he had good reason to fear the possibility of criminal charges.
CBC News
CBC News9 hrs ago
U.S. Senate committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday was held in contempt of Congress by a Republican-led Senate committee, just over a week after the longtime federal health official invoked the Fifth Amendment, declining to answer questions about his guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Guardian
The Guardian9 hrs ago
US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress over Covid hearing
Anthony Fauci invoked fifth amendment dozens of times to parry hostile Republican inquisition over Covid response US politics live – latest updates A Republican-controlled US Senate committee voted to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after the veteran public health official repeatedly pleaded the fifth a
BBC News
BBC News10 hrs ago
US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearing
The committee will now refer him for potential prosecution following his refusal to answer questions during a hearing focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
US Senate panel votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress
The vote followed a hearing last week where Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times.
USA Today
USA Today10 hrs ago
GOP-led Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
GOP-led Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress  USA Today
US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
A US Senate committee voted on Thursday to ⁠hold Dr. Anthony Fauci ⁠in contempt of Congress after the former ⁠top US infectious disease official refused to answer questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved a referral pushed by its Republican
The Latest: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions
A Senate committee has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic
US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt over COVID hearing
Dr Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 100 times when he appeared before the US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs last week.
CTV News
CTV News10 hrs ago
U.S. Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
A U.S. Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NBC News
NBC News10 hrs ago
Republican senators vote to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress
Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee have voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right to not answer their questions during a hearing on the Covid pandemic.
Reuters
Reuters10 hrs ago
US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress  Reuters
Forbes
Forbes10 hrs ago
Senate Committee Passes Fauci Contempt Resolution Along Party Lines
Senate Committee Passes Fauci Contempt Resolution Along Party Lines  Forbes
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune10 hrs ago
Senate committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
Senate committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions  Chicago Tribune
U.S. lawmakers vote to hold Biden's former medical advisor Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress
Fauci previously served as the chief medical officer to President Joe Biden and led the U.S. COVID pandemic response effort
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera10 hrs ago
Senate panel votes to hold former official Fauci in contempt of Congress
A United States Senate panel has voted to hold former health official Anthony Fauci, a key figure in the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in contempt of Congress.The move on Thursday comes after Fauci last week pleaded the fifth, referring to a constitutional right to remain silent, during a hearing before
AP News
AP News10 hrs ago
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions  AP News
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt for Refusing to Answer Questions - WSJ
Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt for Refusing to Answer Questions  WSJ
Newsweek
Newsweek10 hrs ago
Fauci Found in Contempt of Congress After Pleading Fifth
Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during testimony before the Senate Homeland Security Committee last week.
Yahoo News
Yahoo News10 hrs ago
Senate committee led by Rand Paul votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions at COVID hearing
A Senate committee led by Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky investigating the origins of COVID-19 voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer any questions at a contentious hearing last week.Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Di
Fauci held in contempt by Rand Paul’s committee
Dr. Anthony Fauci was held in contempt of Congress by a committee vote for inappropriately invoking his constitutional right against self-incrimination during a hearing on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs committee voted 8 to 5 Thursday morning to certify a con
ABC News
ABC News10 hrs ago
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress.
The Hill
The Hill10 hrs ago
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt
The Senate committee chaired by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Thursday voted to refer former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci to be held in contempt. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in a party-line, 8-5 vote, with two additional “no” votes by proxy, approved a resolution to ho
Axios
Axios10 hrs ago
Senate panel holds Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer COVID-19 questions
A Senate panel voted Thursday to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt for repeatedly declining to answer questions last week from lawmakers investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why it matters: Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has said he will refer the contempt resolution to the Department of Justice for possible prosec
STAT News
STAT News10 hrs ago
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
A Senate committee has voted to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he declined to answer questions about his role in the Covid pandemic.
U.S. Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress over refusal to answer questions
Vote raises fresh questions about lawmakers’ ability to compel testimony from previously pardoned witnesses
New York Post
New York Post🏁 first to report2 days ago
Fauci’s COVID Senate hearing: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 5, 2026
NY Post readers discuss Anthony Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment 111 times during his Senate hearing.