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Senate committee holds Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress – live

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Per The Guardian, a Republican-led Senate committee voted to hold Anthony Fauci, the retired public health official, in contempt of Congress. The vote broke along party lines, following a hearing where Fauci invoked the fifth amendment for fear of self-incrimination and prosecution. His pandemic response decisions have been a major flashpoint in disputes with Republican lawmakers.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/aug/06/sena...

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