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The Latest: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions

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 of Congress

US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress

By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate committee voted on Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after the former top U.S. infectious disease official refused to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

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 focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

Fauci's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote

Fauci's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment before Congress will be put to the test this week

The Latest: Senate panel will vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions

The Latest: Senate panel will vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions

A Senate committee is set to vote 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 on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions

Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions

A Senate committee is set to vote 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

Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment Amid Senate Hearing

Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment Amid Senate Hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing, citing concerns over potential prosecution. This follows a pattern where prominent figures, including President Trump, have used the Fifth Amendment in legal proceedings. Fauci's decision is linked to ongoing investigations and political pressures, particularly from Republican senators who have questioned his role in the COVID-19 response. Despite a broad pardon from President Biden, Fauci's legal team argues that potential state-level prosecutions justify his invocation of the Fifth.

Fauci's Fifth Amendment Invocation Sparks Legal Debate and Contempt Vote

Fauci's Fifth Amendment Invocation Sparks Legal Debate and Contempt Vote

Dr. Anthony Fauci's invocation of the Fifth Amendment during a congressional hearing has led to a legal debate and a potential contempt vote by a Republican-led committee. Fauci, who was subpoenaed by Senator Rand Paul, refused to answer questions regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, citing his constitutional right against self-incrimination. The committee argues that a pardon Fauci received from President Biden negates his Fifth Amendment protections. The situation raises questions about Congress's ability to compel testimony from pardoned individuals and the implications for future congressional inquiries.

Senate committee will vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

Senate committee will vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee is set to vote 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

Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency

Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency

Dr. Erica Schwartz has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

RFK Jr. Criticizes Fauci and Revives Vaccine Misinformation in CNN Interview

RFK Jr. Criticizes Fauci and Revives Vaccine Misinformation in CNN Interview

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on CNN's 'State of the Union' with Dana Bash, where he criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci and revived debunked claims about vaccines. Kennedy attributed the blame for pandemic lockdowns to Fauci, while defending President Trump, who was in office at the pandemic's onset. Kennedy's comments come after Fauci's recent congressional hearing, where he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights. Kennedy's stance reflects a growing division over public health authority, as he challenges mainstream scientific consensus on vaccines and public health measures. His remarks coincide with a resurgence of measles in the U.S., attributed to vaccine misinformation.

25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs, calling them 'pretext' to replace his old ones

25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs, calling them 'pretext' to replace his old ones

Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February