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

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 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 Securit

Aug 6, 2026

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 Governmental Affairs Chair […]

Aug 6, 2026