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  • SCIENCEAug 15 · 10:00 UTCGUARDIAN US
    The Fauci hearing was painful to watch. But we need answers on Covid-19’s origin| David Relman

    David Relman argues that despite congressional hearings, understanding Covid-19’s origin remains difficult due to politicization and polarization. He expressed concern over the public discourse surrounding the topic, specifically referencing comments from Anthony Fauci in a private diary and a televised interrogation of Fauci hosted by US senator Rand Paul.

  • POLITICSAug 15 · 00:56 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    Dr. Anthony Fauci declines request to appear before a second Senate panel after GOP contempt vote

    Dr. Anthony Fauci has declined a request to appear voluntarily before a second Senate panel. This decision follows a separate vote related to GOP contempt.

  • POLITICSAug 15 · 00:55 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Dr. Anthony Fauci declines request to appear before a second Senate panel after GOP contempt vote

    Dr. Anthony Fauci declined a request to appear before a second Senate panel after majority Republicans voted in contempt of him. His lawyer stated that compelling his appearance would constitute harassment for political purposes following a contentious July hearing where Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment. This initial vote led to a referral to the Justice Department regarding whether he properly exercised his constitutional rights.

  • POLITICSAug 15 · 00:55 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Dr. Anthony Fauci declines request to appear before a second Senate panel after GOP contempt vote

    Dr. Anthony Fauci declined a request to appear voluntarily before a second Senate panel following a partisan contempt vote by majority Republicans on the Homeland Security Committee. His lawyer argued that any effort to compel his appearance would be for political purposes and constitute harassment. The controversy stems from a July hearing where Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 100 times, setting up an investigation into his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • HEALTHAug 11 · 10:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    Fauci said ‘no red flags’ for pregnant women days after raising theoretical vaccine miscarriage risk: text

    Fauci privately raised a theoretical risk of first-trimester miscarriage tied to immune reactions from COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in January 2021. This discussion with Dr. Rochelle Walensky and Dr. Vivek Murthy contrasted sharply with his subsequent public reassurances, where he stated that thousands of vaccinated pregnant women had shown "no red flags" regarding safety signals.

  • HEALTHAug 11 · 01:58 UTCFOX NEWS
    Fauci texts suggest officials were ‘too slow to pivot' amid pandemic, says Dr Marc Siegel

    Dr. Marc Siegel analyzed newly released text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci, suggesting that officials were too slow to adapt as scientific understanding of COVID-19 evolved. Siegel criticized Fauci for being 'too dogmatic' and sticking to initial ideas even when evidence changed, particularly regarding issues like vaccination during pregnancy and masking. He noted that the public debate should have shifted alongside changes in vaccine effectiveness and virus mutation, an adjustment he felt Dr. Fauci did not guide fast enough.

  • HEALTHAug 10 · 10:00 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Dr Fauci made mistakes. But his persecution is a travesty | Margaret Sullivan

    Anthony Fauci served as the country’s top infectious-disease specialist during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, providing influential guidance that admittedly included mistakes. The article notes that a significant amount about the deadly disease—including how it spread or where it came from—was unknown or being learned midstream during a crisis. It asserts that this difficulty does not justify the politicized response from Republicans.

  • POLITICSAug 9 · 10:00 UTCTHE HILL
    Fauci contempt vote presents DOJ with ‘incredibly messy’ choices

    The push to charge Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress presents 'incredibly messy' choices for prosecutors from the Department of Justice. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved a criminal referral, citing that Fauci asserted his Fifth Amendment rights 111 times during a hearing.

  • POLITICSAug 9 · 09:05 UTCCOLORADO SUN
    Littwin: A good word for Fauci’s contempt of Congress charge? Contemptuous.

    Columnist Mike Littwin wrote that Rand Paul laid a perjury trap involving Dr. Anthony Fauci. When confronted with the situation, Dr. Fauci refused to play along and instead pleaded the Fifth. The article noted this refusal was done in a manner similar to how his former boss has acted previously.

  • POLITICSAug 6 · 12:18 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions

    A Senate committee is scheduled to vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions regarding COVID-19. The panel, led by Sen. Rand Paul, may refer him to the Justice Department and U.S. Attorney’s Office for potential prosecution. This situation highlights complicated legal questions concerning lawmakers' ability to compel testimony from previously pardoned witnesses.

  • SECURITYAug 6 · 12:15 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    The Latest: Senate panel will vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions

    A Senate committee is set to vote on holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions regarding COVID-19 handling. Separately, Iran announced that an agreement with Oman concerning the Strait of Hormuz is in the “final stage” of drafting, reportedly contingent on the U.S. lifting its blockade on Iranian ports.

  • POLITICSAug 6 · 04:08 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions

    A Senate committee is preparing to vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress due to his refusal to answer questions during a recent hearing. If found in contempt, he could be referred to the Justice Department for potential prosecution regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • POLITICSAug 6 · 04:07 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions

    A Senate committee is scheduled to vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department over his refusal to answer questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. The potential action follows that Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a hearing before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. This episode raises complicated questions about lawmakers' ability to compel testimony from previously pardoned witnesses.

  • POLITICSAug 6 · 04:07 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Senate panel to vote on holding Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions

    A Senate committee will vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department regarding his refusal to answer questions about COVID-19. During a hearing, Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 100 times before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The panel is considering a recommendation to the U.S. Attorney's Office, raising questions about compelling testimony from previously pardoned witnesses.

  • POLITICSAug 6 · 03:37 UTCNYT US
    Senate Panel Has Obtained Copy of Fauci’s Cellphone

    A Senate committee is set to vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony S. Fauci in contempt of Congress due to his refusal to answer questions. Additionally, a separate development mentioned is that a Senate panel has obtained a copy of Fauci's cellphone.

  • POLITICSAug 6 · 01:26 UTCWAPO POLITICS
    GOP senator obtains a copy of Fauci’s phone as contempt vote looms

    A GOP senator obtained a copy of Fauci's phone as a contempt vote approaches, claiming it could address unanswered questions from a pandemic hearing. The senator suggested the phone might provide information Fauci did not disclose during the hearing.

  • POLITICSAug 5 · 22:32 UTCNYT US
    Fauci Faces Contempt Vote. Here Are the Legal Issues Involved.

    Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing a contempt vote. The legal issues are being discussed at a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing.

  • POLITICSAug 5 · 21:53 UTCFLORIDA PHOENIX
    Florida opens civil probe into Anthony Fauci

    Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is investigating Anthony Fauci over allegations that he received financial and professional benefits while providing guidance affecting Florida businesses and consumers. The probe follows the release of a diary attributed to Fauci and includes a subpoena for documents related to awards, grants, and interactions during the pandemic.

  • POLITICSAug 5 · 15:53 UTCMEDPAGE TODAY
    Fauci's Decision to Invoke Fifth Amendment Tees Up Legal Debate and a Contempt Vote

    Anthony Fauci's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment during congressional testimony has prompted a Republican-led committee to prepare a contempt vote and refer the matter to the Justice Department. The action raises legal questions about the implications of invoking the amendment in a congressional context.

  • POLITICSAug 5 · 10:39 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote

    Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment before Congress, sparking a legal debate and prompting a contempt vote. The situation will be addressed this week as Fauci's decision is put to the test.

  • POLITICSAug 5 · 10:38 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Fauci's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote

    Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a congressional hearing on his handling of the pandemic, prompting a Republican-led committee to consider holding him in contempt and referring the matter to the Justice Department. The legal debate centers on whether a pardon Fauci received from President Joe Biden invalidated his Fifth Amendment protections, with some experts arguing he had valid concerns about potential state prosecutions and false-statement investigations.

  • POLITICSAug 5 · 09:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    Did Fauci properly take the Fifth? The Senate could put that claim to the test

    Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing to avoid answering questions. Legal experts question whether his invocation was valid, citing a Biden pardon and statute of limitations issues. The Supreme Court has ruled the Fifth Amendment protects against real criminal dangers, not speculative ones.

  • HEALTHAug 4 · 20:51 UTCBRPROUD BATON ROUGE
    Louisiana AG reviewing Fauci testimony, records from COVID free speech lawsuit

    Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced her office is reviewing Dr. Anthony Fauci's newly revealed diary to determine if it conflicts with his previous sworn testimony regarding COVID-19 policies. The review is part of a free speech lawsuit.

  • POLITICSAug 4 · 20:08 UTCNY POST
    Fauci’s COVID Senate hearing: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 5, 2026

    Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during his Senate hearing. NY Post readers discussed the event in letters to the editor.

  • POLITICSAug 4 · 16:33 UTCCBS NEWS
    Key Senate committee advances Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination despite DOJ fund fears

    The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination. Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing a contempt vote following a hearing on Capitol Hill.

  • POLITICSAug 4 · 13:07 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Asking Anthony Fauci for medical advice then calling for him to be jailed? Katie Miller is the latest Maga hypocrite | Arwa Mahdawi

    Katie Miller, a vocal vaccine skeptic and wife of Trump’s deputy chief of staff, sought medical advice from Anthony Fauci during the pandemic but later called for his jailing. The article criticizes her as a MAGA hypocrite for contradicting her earlier reliance on Fauci’s expertise.

  • HEALTHAug 4 · 01:49 UTCNYT US
    Spotlight on Fauci Said to Boost Book Sales for Kennedy and His Publisher

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now health secretary, published 'The Real Anthony Fauci' in 2021. The spotlight on Fauci is reported to have increased book sales for Kennedy and his publisher.

  • POLITICSAug 3 · 23:01 UTCNY POST
    Fauci’s legacy of lies paved the way for RFK Jr. and his conspiracy theories

    The article claims that Dr. Anthony Fauci's past actions and reputation, now criticized, have indirectly contributed to the rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his controversial conspiracy theories. It contrasts RFK Jr.'s public statements with Fauci's former status as a public health figure.

  • POLITICSAug 3 · 17:53 UTCNYT US
    For Trump, the Year Is Always 2020

    The article references President Trump and Dr. Anthony S. Fauci during a 2020 daily coronavirus pandemic briefing. It highlights Trump's continued focus on events from 2020.

  • POLITICSAug 3 · 11:00 UTCTHE HILL
    No one failed harder during COVID than our media

    Anthony Fauci's recent appearance before Congress highlighted his controversial role during the pandemic and the media's partisan coverage. The article criticizes the press for enabling Fauci's actions, describing it as 'deeply partisan and starstruck.'

  • HEALTHAug 3 · 10:47 UTCFOX NEWS
    CNN's Dana Bash spars with RFK Jr over vaccine efficacy, demands he 'look into the camera' and push vaccines

    Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparred with CNN host Dana Bash over vaccine efficacy and measles cases during a heated interview on 'State of the Union.' Bash challenged Kennedy to advocate for measles vaccination, while Kennedy denied responsibility for vaccine skepticism and cited Dr. Anthony Fauci's private diaries regarding lockdown effects on vaccination rates.

  • HEALTHAug 3 · 01:08 UTCFOX NEWS
    RFK Jr was right to confront CNN over Fauci coverage, say network was 'scaring people' during COVID-19

    Anthony Fauci's private diary and emails revealed discrepancies between his public statements and private opinions during the pandemic. The article criticizes CNN's coverage of Fauci and alleges media bias, with RFK Jr. challenging CNN's role. Fauci's private admissions about lockdowns, masks, and lab leak theories are highlighted as conflicting with his public messaging.

  • HEALTHAug 2 · 18:39 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGS
    RFK Jr. targets Fauci and pushes medical misinformation in fiery CNN interview

    RFK Jr. blamed Dr. Anthony Fauci for pandemic lockdowns and promoted debunked claims about vaccines, RSV, and measles during a CNN interview. Dr. Ashish Jha countered RFK Jr.'s false assertions, emphasizing political leaders' accountability. The article links rising measles cases to vaccine misinformation spread by RFK Jr.

  • HEALTHAug 2 · 16:13 UTCFOX NEWS
    RFK Jr torches CNN anchor Dana Bash for 'press malpractice' over COVID coverage in explosive clash

    Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused CNN anchor Dana Bash of press malpractice during the pandemic, claiming she failed to challenge public health authorities and marginalized dissenters. Bash defended CNN’s coverage, citing data on vaccine effectiveness, while Kennedy criticized the network for amplifying fear through pandemic chyrons and supporting figures like Anthony Fauci.

  • POLITICSAug 2 · 14:33 UTCNY POST
    Rand Paul’s ‘Vendetta’: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 3, 2026

    New York Post readers discuss Sen. Rand Paul's attempt to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci for invoking the Fifth Amendment during a congressional hearing about the US response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • POLITICSAug 2 · 14:16 UTCNY POST
    James Madison knew the antidote for Dr. Fauci’s COVID tyranny

    Anthony Fauci, a public health bureaucrat, invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Capitol Hill testimony related to the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing criticism for perceived tyranny and hubris. The article references James Madison in the context of an antidote to Fauci's actions.

  • POLITICSAug 2 · 13:12 UTCTHE HILL
    Louisiana AG says state will investigate Fauci after Senate hearing

    Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said the state will investigate Dr. Anthony Fauci following a Senate hearing where he invoked the Fifth Amendment. The announcement was made on social media, noting that Louisiana and Missouri deposed Fauci.

  • HEALTHAug 2 · 07:20 UTCNY POST
    Bill Maher calls out Fauci for telling ‘actual lies’ about COVID-19 origins after Senate hearing

    Bill Maher accused Anthony Fauci of telling 'actual lies' about the origin of COVID-19 during a Senate hearing. Maher emphasized the importance of understanding how the virus began.

  • POLITICSAug 2 · 06:58 UTCFOX NEWS
    Louisiana becomes latest state to launch Fauci investigation following explosive Senate hearing

    Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci following his invocation of the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing. Louisiana will join Alabama and Florida in examining Fauci under state law, despite his federal pardon by former President Joe Biden.

  • POLITICSAug 2 · 06:58 UTCFOX NEWS POLITICS
    Louisiana becomes latest state to launch Fauci investigation following explosive Senate hearing

    Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, following his invocation of the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a Senate hearing. Louisiana will join Alabama and Florida in examining Fauci for potential state-level offenses after finding records contradicting his claims of not recalling key details.