Fauci faces contempt vote after invoking Fifth Amendment in Senate hearing
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WATCH LIVE: Sen. Paul holds contempt vote after Fauci invokes 5th AmendmentWATCH LIVE: Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt after he invoked 5th Amendment - NPR Newsseen 6 Aug, 14:24headline rewritten
Senate committee set to vote on whether to hold Fauci in contempt of CongressSenate Homeland Security committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress - PBS NewsHourseen 6 Aug, 16:25headline rewritten
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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.The committee will now refer him for possible prosecution for refusing to answer questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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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 amendment to parry a hostile inquisition into his stewardship of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Fauci, the former director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious...Anthony Fauci’s lawyer condemned the vote from the Republican-controlled committee as a ‘crude political stunt’ 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 amendment to parry a hostile inquisition into his stewardship of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Fauci, the former director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious...
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Senate panel votes to hold former official Fauci in contempt of CongressUS Senate panel votes to hold former official Fauci in contempt of Congress - South China Morning Postseen 6 Aug, 16:25description edited
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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 Chair Rand Paul of Kentucky, a long-time Fauci antagonist. The vote followed a hearing last week where Fauci, who is 85 and retired in 2022, invoked the Fifth Amendment more...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 Chair Rand Paul of Kentucky, a long-time Fauci antagonist, on a party-line vote of 8-7. The vote followed a hearing last week where Fauci, who is 85 and retired in 2022,...
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Fauci lawyers: Aaron Rodgers 'should stick to footballFauci lawyers: Aaron Rodgers 'should stick to football' - The Hillseen 6 Aug, 20:28headline rewritten
Live updates: Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of CongressLive updates: Trump backs up Hegseth amid munitions shortage; Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt - The Hillseen 6 Aug, 22:29headline rewritten
Live updates: Trump backs up Hegseth amid munitions shortage; Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contemptLive updates: Trump signs orders aimed at curbing birthright citizenship; Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt - The Hillseen 7 Aug, 15:23description edited
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Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) stood by a vote to refer Anthony Fauci to be held in contempt of Congress, arguing the former chief White House medical adviser could have avoided the escalation by answering lawmakers’ questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. “We were really disappointed. We wanted to just get facts last week,” Scott told The...Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) stood by a vote to refer Anthony Fauci to be held in contempt of Congress, arguing the former chief White House medical adviser could have avoided the escalation by answering lawmakers’ questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. “We were really disappointed. We wanted to just get facts last week,” Scott told NewsNation's...
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Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions - wsls.comseen 8 Aug, 17:43headline rewritten
Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questionsSenate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions - clickorlando.comseen 8 Aug, 17:44headline rewritten
Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questionsSenate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions - mymotherlode.comseen 8 Aug, 17:45headline rewritten
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Senate Panel Holds Fauci In Contempt As States Eye Charges - hngn.comseen 9 Aug, 02:38URL changed
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Littwin: A good word for Fauci’s contempt of Congress charge? Contemptuous. - ABC News (Australia)seen 17 Aug, 22:11headline rewritten
Fauci could face prison if convicted of contempt, former prosecutor says'A lot of damage': Why the persecution of Fauci has far-reaching consequences
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- 29 Jul, 15:37Fauci faces contempt vote after invoking Fifth Amendment in Senate hearing1 outlet
- 6 Aug, 03:56Senate Committee Votes On Fauci Contempt Thursday1 outlet
- 6 Aug, 04:07Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions7 outlets
- 6 Aug, 07:16Senate Homeland Security committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress5 outlets
- 6 Aug, 07:16Senate committee set to vote on whether to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress2 outlets
- 6 Aug, 13:24Senate Committee Holds Dr. Fauci in Contempt of Congress1 outlet
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Wed, 29 July 2026
1 report- Axios15:37first to report
Anthony Fauci, who led the nation's infectious disease efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic , invoked the Fifth Amendment on Wednesday and declined to answer questions from a Senate committee investigating the origins of the coronavirus. Homeland Security Chair Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said the committee will vote on a contempt resolution against Fauci next week. Why it matters: Fauci said Paul was trying to get him to say something that could put him in legal jeopardy. Paul said his use of the...
Wed, 5 August 2026
3 reports- spectator.org18:55
Anthony Fauci’s “plead the fifth” recitation at last week’s congressional hearing prompted Sen. Rand Paul to push for a committee vote to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress. (READ MORE: Fifth Amendment Fauci’s Narcissism Destroyed Faith in Scientific Methodology) The only thing Fauci repeated more than booster recommendations? ‘I…
- The Hill22:00
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is set to vote Thursday on a resolution to hold former top health official Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, a week after he pleaded the Fifth Amendment in refusing to answer questions during a committee hearing. The move raises questions about broader GOP support and the legal risks Fauci may face...
- PBS NewsHour23:45edited after publishing ×2
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WATCH LIVE: Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt after he invoked 5th AmendmentA 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.
Thu, 6 August 2026
51 reports- iheart.com03:56
The Senate committee will vote Thursday on holding Dr. Fauci in contempt for invoking the Fifth Amendment during a COVID-19 hearing. Senator Rand Paul claims Fauci's pardon negates his right to silence. The outcome could impact congressional oversight of pardoned officials.
- iheart.com03:56
The Senate committee will vote Thursday on holding Dr. Fauci in contempt for invoking the Fifth Amendment during a COVID-19 hearing. Senator Rand Paul claims Fauci's pardon negates his right to silence. The outcome could impact congressional oversight of pardoned officials.
- iheart.com03:56
The Senate committee will vote Thursday on holding Dr. Fauci in contempt for invoking the Fifth Amendment during a COVID-19 hearing. Senator Rand Paul claims Fauci's pardon negates his right to silence. The outcome could impact congressional oversight of pardoned officials.
- clickorlando.com04:07edited after publishing
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Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questionsA Senate committee has voted along party lines 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.
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- boston.com6 Aug, 20:33their copy
- iheart.com05:15
The Senate committee will vote Thursday on holding Dr. Fauci in contempt for invoking the Fifth Amendment during a COVID-19 hearing. Senator Rand Paul claims Fauci's pardon negates his right to silence. The outcome could impact congressional oversight of pardoned officials.
- iheart.com05:15
The Senate committee will vote Thursday on holding Dr. Fauci in contempt for invoking the Fifth Amendment during a COVID-19 hearing. Senator Rand Paul claims Fauci's pardon negates his right to silence. The outcome could impact congressional oversight of pardoned officials.
- taylorvilledailynews.com05:30removed by the outlet
Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questionsWASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate committee is set to vote Thursday on whether 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. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 100 times when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Sen. Rand Paul of...
- iheart.com05:30
The Senate committee will vote Thursday on holding Dr. Fauci in contempt for invoking the Fifth Amendment during a COVID-19 hearing. Senator Rand Paul claims Fauci's pardon negates his right to silence. The outcome could impact congressional oversight of pardoned officials.
- iheart.com05:30
The Senate committee will vote Thursday on holding Dr. Fauci in contempt for invoking the Fifth Amendment during a COVID-19 hearing. Senator Rand Paul claims Fauci's pardon negates his right to silence. The outcome could impact congressional oversight of pardoned officials.
- iheart.com05:30
The Senate committee will vote Thursday on holding Dr. Fauci in contempt for invoking the Fifth Amendment during a COVID-19 hearing. Senator Rand Paul claims Fauci's pardon negates his right to silence. The outcome could impact congressional oversight of pardoned officials.
- iheart.com05:30
The Senate committee will vote Thursday on holding Dr. Fauci in contempt for invoking the Fifth Amendment during a COVID-19 hearing. Senator Rand Paul claims Fauci's pardon negates his right to silence. The outcome could impact congressional oversight of pardoned officials.
- iheart.com05:30
The Senate committee will vote Thursday on holding Dr. Fauci in contempt for invoking the Fifth Amendment during a COVID-19 hearing. Senator Rand Paul claims Fauci's pardon negates his right to silence. The outcome could impact congressional oversight of pardoned officials.
- iheart.com06:15
The Senate committee will vote Thursday on holding Dr. Fauci in contempt for invoking the Fifth Amendment during a COVID-19 hearing. Senator Rand Paul claims Fauci's pardon negates his right to silence. The outcome could impact congressional oversight of pardoned officials.
- iheart.com06:15
The Senate committee will vote Thursday on holding Dr. Fauci in contempt for invoking the Fifth Amendment during a COVID-19 hearing. Senator Rand Paul claims Fauci's pardon negates his right to silence. The outcome could impact congressional oversight of pardoned officials.
- iheart.com06:15
The Senate committee will vote Thursday on holding Dr. Fauci in contempt for invoking the Fifth Amendment during a COVID-19 hearing. Senator Rand Paul claims Fauci's pardon negates his right to silence. The outcome could impact congressional oversight of pardoned officials.
- iheart.com06:15
The Senate committee will vote Thursday on holding Dr. Fauci in contempt for invoking the Fifth Amendment during a COVID-19 hearing. Senator Rand Paul claims Fauci's pardon negates his right to silence. The outcome could impact congressional oversight of pardoned officials.
- NPR News07:16edited after publishing
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Senate committee set to vote on whether to hold Fauci in contempt of CongressRepublicans on the Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer their questions about the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Google News - Top Stories07:16
Senate committee set to vote on whether to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress NPR Rand Paul predicts Fauci contempt vote will pass, vows swift DOJ referral foxnews.com Three state attorneys general subpoena Anthony Fauci over Covid guidance NBC News Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote AP News Peters argues Fauci can’t be punished for pleading Fifth ahead of contempt vote The Hill
- spokesman.com09:47
A committee led by Sen. Rand Paul voted to hold former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci in contempt following a contentious hearing where he pleaded the Fifth over 100 times.
- Google News - Top Stories10:44
Senate committee set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress – US politics live The Guardian Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions AP News Senate committee to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for pleading the Fifth 111 times 13wham.com Three state attorneys general subpoena Anthony Fauci over Covid guidance NBC News What a Contempt Vote for Fauci Would Mean for the Pardoned Doctor WSJ
- The Hill11:54
The Senate Homeland Security Committee is set to vote Thursday morning on a resolution to hold former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci in contempt following a hearing last week when the doctor pleaded the Fifth more than 100 times. Fauci received a sweeping pardon from former President Biden during his last days in...
- kpbs.org12:15
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Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security Committee want to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer their questions about the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The Hill12:23edited after publishing ×2
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Live updates: Trump backs up Hegseth amid munitions shortage; Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contemptPresident Trump on Thursday afternoon signed two executive orders that take aim at birthright citizenship and the Supreme Court ruling in June that upheld it. Trump earlier Thursday trashed The Washington Post for its reporting on a rift between him and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid a munitions shortage driven by the Iran conflict. “The...
- The Guardian World12:46
Veteran US health official invoked fifth amendment right amid hostile questioning from Republicans last week US politics live – latest updates A US Senate committee says it obtained a backup copy of Anthony Fauci’s iPhone as it weighed whether to hold the veteran government health official in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer Republicans’ questions amid a hostile inquisition last week. The phone was used by Fauci during his time as director of the National Institute of Allergy and...
- Axios13:13
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 prosecution. That could set up a legal clash, since former President Biden preemptively pardoned Fauci before leaving office. The big picture: The 8-5 vote by the Senate Homeland...
- The Hill13:14
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 hold Fauci in contempt...
- iheart.com13:24
The Senate has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for failing to answer questions about his role in the pandemic despite a blanket pardon from President Biden.
- Al Jazeera English13:28edited after publishing
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Senate panel votes to hold former official Fauci in contempt of CongressMove comes after the infectious diseases chief during the COVID-19 pandemic refused to answer committee's questions.
- BBC News World13:36edited after publishing
The committee will now refer him for possible prosecution for refusing to answer questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- ABC News (Australia)13:40
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.
- South China Morning Post13:43edited after publishing
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 Chair Rand Paul of Kentucky, a long-time Fauci antagonist, on a party-line vote of 8-7. The vote followed a hearing last week where Fauci, who is 85 and retired in 2022,...
- Google News - Top Stories13:50
GOP senators vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for pleading the Fifth during tense hearing NBC News Live updates: Senate committee to vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress CNN Fauci Contempt Of Congress Resolution Passes Along Party Lines Forbes What a Contempt Vote for Fauci Would Mean for the Pardoned Doctor WSJ Fauci repeatedly invokes the Fifth Amendment in a contentious Senate committee hearing AP News
- katv.com13:55
Should Anthony Fauci be prosecuted by the Justice Department?
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- nebraska.tv6 Aug, 13:55their copy
- theprovince.com14:05
- The Hill14:16edited after publishing
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Fauci lawyers: Aaron Rodgers 'should stick to footballAn attorney for Dr. Anthony Fauci hit back at Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers who earlier this week attacked the infectious disease expert for not answering questions during a recent Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic. Rodgers, during an appearance on Pat McAfee's show on Monday, called Fauci an "absolute coward and asked, "what are you scared of...
- The Guardian World15:17edited after publishing
Anthony Fauci’s lawyer condemned the vote from the Republican-controlled committee as a ‘crude political stunt’ 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 amendment to parry a hostile inquisition into his stewardship of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Fauci, the former director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious...
- kasu.org15:56
A Senate panel voted along party lines Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions at a recent hearing before the Homeland Security Committee.
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- wbur.org6 Aug, 11:56their copy
- The Hill16:30
Plus: 💉 FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine {beacon} It’s Thursday. Did you know that the world’s first website launched 35 years ago today? 🤯 The funny part is that the purpose of this website was to explain how to use it. In today's issue: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt...
- Channel News Asia16:43
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.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:18
Panel votes 8-7 on contempt resolution after Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right during last week's hearing on COVID-19 pandemic
- iheart.com18:30
The Senate has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for failing to answer questions about his role in the pandemic despite a blanket pardon from President Biden.
- Bloomberg Politics19:06
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)
- Google News - Top Stories19:24
US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress Reuters What happens now that Senate panel voted to hold Fauci in contempt CNN Is Fauci in Legal Trouble? What to Know After Contempt Vote WSJ Senate panel votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress The Washington Post GOP senators vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for pleading the Fifth during tense hearing NBC News
- wjct.org20:41
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.
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- publicradioeast.org6 Aug, 20:41their copy
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- PBS NewsHour20:52
A Senate committee voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress on Thursday, a week after the former top health official and scientist refused to answer questions in a hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Google News - Top Stories21:14
Hellbent on putting Fauci in jail, Rand Paul wants to skip a Senate vote Politico Exclusive | Senate Panel Says It Has Obtained Copy of Fauci’s Covid-Era Phone WSJ Fauci's contempt of Congress is challengeable, but not his contempt for the public Fox News GOP senators vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for invoking the Fifth during tense hearing NBC News US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearing BBC
- time.com22:07
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.
- Google News - Top Stories22:14
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions AP News What happens now that a Senate panel voted to hold Fauci in contempt CNN What’s next for Fauci? The Hill US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress over Covid hearing The Guardian Fauci held in contempt as COVID cellphone lands in hands of Senate investigators Fox News
- The Hill22:47
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story What’s next for Fauci? The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted on party lines to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. © Natasha Kaiser The vote came after Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination more than 100 times in a hearing last week. The...
- PBS NewsHour22:50
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 investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeno peppers sourced from Mexico.
- wbap.com23:00removed by the outlet
Senate Panel Holds Fauci In Contempt As States Eye ChargesA Senate panel held Anthony Fauci in contempt as Florida subpoenaed him and other states examined possible pandemic-era charges.
Fri, 7 August 2026
7 reports- hngn.com00:30
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A Senate committee voted to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, referring him to the Justice Department for prosecution.
- japantoday.com00:30
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 longtime…
- goulburnpost.com.au03:19
A US Senate committee has voted to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal...
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- naroomanewsonline.com.au7 Aug, 03:19their copy
- northerndailyleader.com.au7 Aug, 03:19their copy
- westernadvocate.com.au7 Aug, 03:19their copy
- merimbulanewsweekly.com.au7 Aug, 03:19their copy
- standard.net.au7 Aug, 03:19their copy
- The Hill13:22edited after publishing
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) stood by a vote to refer Anthony Fauci to be held in contempt of Congress, arguing the former chief White House medical adviser could have avoided the escalation by answering lawmakers’ questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. “We were really disappointed. We wanted to just get facts last week,” Scott told NewsNation's...
- Google News - Top Stories14:17
Fauci made ‘huge mistake’ in pleading the Fifth: Chuck Todd The Hill Exclusive | Senate Panel Says It Has Obtained Copy of Fauci’s Covid-Era Phone WSJ Trump weighs in on Fauci, says ‘maybe he should’ face prosecution MS NOW Opinion | The contempt vote against Fauci was a stunt The Washington Post Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress The New York Times
- Google News - Top Stories19:49
The Real Reason Rand Paul Put a DOJ Target on Anthony Fauci’s Back Slate Exclusive | Senate Panel Says It Has Obtained Copy of Fauci’s Covid-Era Phone WSJ Opinion | The contempt vote against Fauci was a stunt The Washington Post Trump did many of the things Republicans criticize Fauci for CNN Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress The New York Times
- pressherald.com20:29
Republicans on a Senate committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment to not answer questions about the COVID-19 pandemic and its origins.
Sat, 8 August 2026
2 reports- The Hill15:14
Comedian Bill Maher ripped Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) for his ongoing scrutiny of Anthony Fauci's time as White House chief medical adviser, arguing the senator strayed from his libertarian roots by releasing the former health official’s diary and pushing to hold him in contempt of Congress. “Stop threatening to put everyone in jail who you...
- naturalnews.com16:15
Senate committee voted 8-5 to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a July hearing. Sen. Rand Paul has requested a Department of Justice investigation into alleged perjury by Fauci regarding COVID-19 origins and NIH-funded research. Fauci received a presidential pardon in early 2025, but Republicans […]
Sun, 9 August 2026
4 reports- highlandcountypress.com07:00
U.S. Senators advanced, in an 8-5 vote on Thursday, a contempt of Congress resolution that would refer Anthony Fauci to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C.
- krystal93.com09:05removed by the outlet
Littwin: A good word for Fauci’s contempt of Congress charge? Contemptuous.Columnist Mike Littwin writes that Rand Paul laid a perjury trap but Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to play along. He pleaded the Fifth instead — just as his former boss has so often.
- The Hill10:00
The push to charge former COVID czar Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress is full of pitfalls for prosecutors, should the Justice Department choose to take up the case. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved the criminal referral Thursday, arguing that Fauci's assertion of his Fifth Amendment rights 111 times during a...
- naharnet.com10:00
A Republican-led U.S. Senate panel on Thursday voted to hold the country's former top infectious disease official Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, in an escalation of efforts to blame him for potential pandemic missteps. On the advice of...
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- breitbart.com16:55Ron Johnson Hints at Contempt of Congress Charges for Fauci, Urges States to Pursue Criminal Charges
Wednesday on Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria," Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) discussed recently released text correspondence from Dr. Anthony Fauci regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the vaccine's potential impact on pregnant women. | Clips
Sat, 15 August 2026
2 reports- dailygazette.com00:55
Dr. Anthony Fauci has declined a request to appear voluntarily before a second Senate panel. Republicans on the Homeland Security Committee voted along partisan lines last week to hold the
- dailygazette.com00:55
Dr. Anthony Fauci has declined a request to appear voluntarily before a second Senate panel. Republicans on the Homeland Security Committee voted along partisan lines last week to hold the
Mon, 17 August 2026
2 reports- ABC News (Australia)10:28edited after publishing
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Fauci could face prison if convicted of contempt, former prosecutor saysAs the US Department of Justice weighs whether to prosecute Anthony Fauci, medical experts say his persecution is weakening America's health system.
- The Hill18:51
Former White House COVID-19 czar Dr. Anthony Fauci told Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) he will not appear for a transcribed interview with the senator's investigations subcommittee regarding Fauci's role in the government’s pandemic response. In a letter sent to Johnson Friday, Fauci’s attorneys said the infectious diseases expert intends to continue asserting his Fifth Amendment...
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- abcnews.com23:18
A Trump-appointed judge has declined a request from the Justice Department to dismiss the contempt of Congress conviction for Trump ally Steve Bannon.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- The Hill15:00
A recent controversy involving Anthony Fauci's refusal to testify before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs highlighted the complexities of congressional contempt power and its application within the current political landscape.