Senate Committee Votes to Hold Anthony Fauci in Contempt of Congress

Senate Committee Votes to Hold Anthony Fauci in Contempt of Congress | AC13

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Aug 6, 2026  

The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted along party lines to approve a resolution holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he declined to answer questions during a recent hearing, invoking his Fifth Amendment rights. Committee Chairman Rand Paul argued that Fauci defied a lawful congressional order, while Democratic members warned the action could undermine constitutional protections and discourage future witnesses from testifying before Congress.

Watch the key moments from the committee hearing, reactions from lawmakers, and the latest developments surrounding the contempt resolution and its potential next steps.

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