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Senate Committee Holds Fauci in Contempt, Directs DOJ for Prosecution

Senate Committee Holds Fauci in Contempt, Directs DOJ for Prosecution

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has voted to hold former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Anthony Fauci, in contempt of Congress. The decision, passed by an eight to seven vote along party lines, directs the president of the Senate to certify Fauci's contempt to the Department of Justice for prosecution. This action follows Fauci's invocation of his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination over 100 times during a committee hearing. The committee, led by Sen. Rand Paul, has been pursuing this charge as part of a broader political conflict surrounding public health measures and Fauci's role during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Senate Committee Debates Contempt Vote for Dr. Anthony Fauci Over COVID-19 Testimony

Senate Committee Debates Contempt Vote for Dr. Anthony Fauci Over COVID-19 Testimony

The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee is debating a contempt vote against Dr. Anthony Fauci for his refusal to answer questions during a hearing on COVID-19. The committee, led by Senator Rand Paul, is seeking to hold Fauci accountable for allegedly withholding information about the origins of COVID-19 and the funding of research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Senator Richard Blumenthal has called for postponing the vote until Fauci is granted immunity from prosecution, arguing that the current proceedings could undermine constitutional protections and future congressional oversight.
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Post reader wonders who's next to step up for public health? | Letters

Post reader wonders who's next to step up for public health? | Letters

Palm Beach Post readers share their thoughts on Fauci, Trump and D.C. National Guardsman.
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Senator Roger Marshall Calls for Special Counsel to Investigate Dr. Fauci Over COVID Vaccine Allegations

Senator Roger Marshall Calls for Special Counsel to Investigate Dr. Fauci Over COVID Vaccine Allegations

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), has publicly called for a special counsel to investigate Dr. Anthony Fauci regarding his handling of COVID-19 vaccine information. During an appearance on Fox News' FOX & Friends, Marshall accused Fauci of misleading the public about the safety of the COVID vaccine for pregnant women, suggesting that Fauci knew the vaccine might cause miscarriages but promoted it regardless. Marshall emphasized the need for accountability and transparency, advocating for a special counsel with subpoena power to conduct an independent investigation. He criticized Fauci for allegedly prioritizing personal pride over public health and highlighted the importance of the patient-physician relationship in making health decisions.
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Senator Cassidy Criticized for Stance on Trump’s Vaccine Plan After RFK Jr. Confirmation

Senator Cassidy Criticized for Stance on Trump’s Vaccine Plan After RFK Jr. Confirmation

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy is facing backlash for criticizing President Trump's new vaccine guidance after having voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. The executive order signed by President Trump calls for fewer childhood vaccines and splitting the MMR vaccine into three doses. Cassidy, a gastroenterologist, expressed his disapproval, stating that the order spreads misinformation about vaccine safety. Critics have pointed out Cassidy's previous support for Kennedy, a known vaccine skeptic, as contradictory, leading to widespread criticism on social media.
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Fauci's Senate Hearing Highlights Use of Conspiracy Theories as Political Tools

Fauci's Senate Hearing Highlights Use of Conspiracy Theories as Political Tools

Dr. Anthony Fauci recently invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing, declining to answer questions over 100 times. The hearing, led by Republican lawmakers, focused on Fauci's role in managing the COVID-19 pandemic and the virus's origins. Conspiracy theories, particularly those suggesting Fauci's involvement in a lab-leak cover-up, have been propagated by figures like Sen. Rand Paul and other Republican members. These theories have gained traction within certain political and extremist circles, despite Fauci's repeated denials and a preemptive pardon from President Biden in 2025.
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President Trump Signs Executive Order for Vaccine Flexibility Amid Controversy

President Trump Signs Executive Order for Vaccine Flexibility Amid Controversy

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order advocating for 'more vaccine flexibility' and reducing the number of childhood vaccinations. The order calls for the separation of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three separate shots. This move follows a blocked attempt to reduce the childhood vaccine schedule from 18 to 11 vaccines. Health experts, including Dr. Michael Osterholm, have criticized the order, emphasizing the lack of scientific evidence supporting the changes and the potential risks of lower vaccination rates. The order aligns with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial views on vaccines.
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Fauci's 2021 Texts on COVID Vaccine for Pregnant Women Released by GOP Senators

Fauci's 2021 Texts on COVID Vaccine for Pregnant Women Released by GOP Senators

Republican Senators Rand Paul and Ron Johnson released text messages from early 2021 involving Dr. Anthony Fauci and other health officials discussing the COVID-19 vaccine's risks and benefits for pregnant women. The texts, part of over 34,000 messages retrieved from Fauci's government-issued phone, show discussions on the lack of data for pregnant women and the potential risks of vaccination. Fauci noted that over 10,000 pregnant women had been vaccinated without issues. The release comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Fauci's role in the pandemic response.
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How democratic socialism became Democrats' new purity test | Opinion

How democratic socialism became Democrats' new purity test | Opinion

DSA candidates are reshaping the Democratic Party – but the pull left may have less to do with policy than with the psychology of group belonging.
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Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule, seeks to split MMR shot

Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule, seeks to split MMR shot

By Jacob Bogage and Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - U.S.
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RFK Jr. Proposes Rule to Address GRAS Additive Loophole Amid Criticism

RFK Jr. Proposes Rule to Address GRAS Additive Loophole Amid Criticism

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has proposed a rule requiring manufacturers to notify the FDA when they deem food additives as 'generally recognized as safe' (GRAS). This move aims to address a loophole that critics say has allowed thousands of unstudied chemicals into the food supply. While the proposal mandates public notification, it does not prevent companies from self-affirming the safety of new ingredients, leading to criticism that the rule does not go far enough in ensuring food safety.
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Trump signs order reducing recommended childhood vaccines

Trump signs order reducing recommended childhood vaccines

WASHINGTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday calling for fewer childhood vaccinations by limiting the inoculation schedule to 11 immunizations.