Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
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The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, formerly the federal government's top infectious disease expert, appeared Wednesday before the Senate Homeland Security Committee, setting up a showdown with the panel's chair, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky. CBS News has this report.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday. Natalie Brand reports.
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