On August 6, 2026, a Senate committee voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. This decision came after Dr. Fauci, the former top health official, declined to answer questions during a hearing focused on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Senate Committee Votes to Hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in Contempt of Congress
A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress on August 6, 2026. The vote followed Dr. Fauci's refusal to answer questions during a hearing regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Why was Fauci held in contempt for pleading the 5th, and what happens next?
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