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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The article discusses the transfer of responsibilities for administering the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and civil rights enforcement from the U.S. Department of Education to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice, arguing these moves risk weakening protections for students with disabilities. A Senate committee recently voted to oppose some of these transfers, highlighting concerns about delays in addressing educational rights violations.

A Senate committee is expected to vote to advance acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department. The decision follows a deal with GOP holdouts to resolve opposition to the nomination.

Todd Blanche's nomination to attorney general was delayed over a $1.8 billion fund. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis now support Blanche after he rescinded the fund.

The article highlights the higher COVID-19 death rates in pro-Trump counties compared to pro-Biden counties, criticizes right-wing resistance to public health measures, and argues against focusing blame on Anthony Fauci. It suggests that political and media leaders' actions contributed to preventable deaths and calls for investigations into anti-vaccine disinformation and other factors.

Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era diary entries, which include self-aggrandizing remarks and were leaked to Senator Rand Paul, were used during a Senate committee investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right during the hearing, despite the diary revealing his growing self-regard amid rising COVID death rates.

A Senate committee passed legislation to reverse efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, maintaining oversight of K-12 education, special education, and postsecondary programs within the department. The bill faced bipartisan support but drew criticism from some Republicans who argue the department’s federal role is excessive, while the Trump administration defended its restructuring plans as effective.

The Senate Committee approved a measure to block an attempt to eliminate the Education Department. The vote marked the strongest congressional opposition to the administration’s effort.

The Senate committee has advanced Dr. Erica Schwartz for confirmation as CDC director. If confirmed by the full Senate, she would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A Senate committee advanced Erica Schwartz's nomination to be CDC director, despite concerns she may not resist political meddling. She is the nominee for the position as part of Trump's selection process.

US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment if Chinese President Xi Jinping breaks a promise to not arm Iran and accused Anthony Fauci of shielding Beijing from scrutiny over the origins of Covid-19. Reuters reported Iran may receive 300-400 Chinese-made weapons.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate committee hearing led by Sen. Rand Paul, which aimed to investigate the origins of COVID-19 and potential misstatements to Congress. Fauci described Paul's investigation as an 'unhinged obsession.'

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate committee hearing regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting a planned contempt of Congress vote. The hearing was described as contentious, with Fauci declining to answer multiple questions.

Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate committee hearing led by Republican Sen. Rand Paul, declining to answer questions about his role in the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing, described as contentious, involved accusations from Republicans of dishonesty and a Democratic response defending Fauci's actions.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly during a Senate committee hearing led by Republican Sen. Rand Paul, avoiding questions about his role in the pandemic response. The hearing highlighted partisan tensions, with Republicans accusing him of dishonesty and Democrats defending his work.

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from self-incrimination and is part of the Bill of Rights. It has expanded to apply to state courts and civil cases, with distinctions in how silence is interpreted, and has been invoked by figures like Dr. Anthony Fauci during congressional hearings.

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, part of the Bill of Rights, protects against self-incrimination and has roots in English common law. It applies in criminal and civil cases, and its use extends to congressional hearings, as seen with Dr. Anthony Fauci invoking it during a Senate committee hearing.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Republican-led Senate hearing on the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, declining to answer questions under subpoena by Sen. Rand Paul. Fauci stated he followed legal advice to avoid potential perjury charges, while Paul accused him of concealing complicity in the pandemic's origins through released diary entries.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, a former COVID-19 adviser to Trump, refused to answer questions from a Senate committee. The incident highlights tensions between political figures and public health officials.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, now-retired, invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Republican-led Senate hearing on his handling of the pandemic. Sen. Rand Paul subpoenaed him and released diary entries, which Fauci claims are taken out of context. Fauci's attorney called the accusations 'false and disgraceful.'

The U.S. and Iran have resumed fighting after Iran attacked U.S. forces in the Middle East. A Senate committee will question Anthony Fauci about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Anthony Fauci faces a Senate committee hearing led by Sen. Rand Paul, who accuses him of inconsistencies between private pandemic-era diary entries and public statements. The hearing focuses on whether NIH-funded research in China contributed to the pandemic's origins, despite scientific consensus favoring a natural emergence in Wuhan. Fauci's team and scientists refute the allegations as baseless.

Dr. Anthony Fauci is subpoenaed by Sen. Rand Paul to testify before a Senate committee about the origins of the coronavirus. Paul released Fauci's pandemic-era diary entries, alleging discrepancies between private notes and public statements, while scientists defend Fauci against accusations of wrongdoing.

Dr. Anthony Fauci faces Senate Republicans, including Sen. Rand Paul, who subpoenaed him to discuss pandemic origins. Paul released Fauci's diary entries, alleging discrepancies between private notes and public statements, while Fauci's team and scientists dispute the claims as baseless. The hearing focuses on whether NIH-funded research in China may have contributed to the pandemic's start, though no new evidence supports a lab origin.

Dr. Anthony Fauci faces a Senate hearing led by Sen. Rand Paul, who accuses him of discrepancies between his private pandemic-era diary entries and public statements. The hearing focuses on whether NIH-funded research in China contributed to the pandemic's origins, despite scientists defending Fauci and noting no new evidence supports the lab-leak theory.

Sen. Rand Paul has released a set of Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary entries from the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci is scheduled to appear before a Senate committee on the origins of the coronavirus.

Senator Rand Paul released a set of Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary entries from the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci is scheduled to testify before a Senate committee regarding the origins of the coronavirus.

Texas lawmakers are examining the financial impact of tax exemptions provided to data centers, while a group of advocates is urging for stronger environmental protections against the effects of these facilities.

Texas is expanding a multibillion-dollar sales tax exemption for data centers while audits remain insufficient. Protesters, including Maggie Hill, Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, and Clayton Tucker, Democratic nominee for agriculture commissioner, are advocating for a special session to regulate data center growth during a Senate Committee Hearing.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the Iran war has cost the US $37.5 billion and the Pentagon needs nearly $70 billion in additional funding. A Senate committee hearing became combative as senators questioned the military's strategy to end the conflict.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth defended the Trump administration's $67 billion emergency funding request for the Iran conflict during a Senate committee hearing as the number of U.S. service members killed in the conflict reached 17.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine will testify before a Senate committee to seek additional funding for the Iran War. Their testimony is scheduled for May.

A Minnesota widow successfully advocated for a law change allowing residents of assisted living facilities to drink alcohol at care homes. She argued that older adults should retain freedoms comparable to others despite living in assisted care.

Dr. Erica Schwartz, a nominee for the CDC director position, answered questions from a Senate committee during a confirmation hearing. The hearing aimed to confirm her appointment as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

USPS warns Congress it is facing a cash shortage and requires financial assistance, with Postmaster General David Steiner stating the agency has accumulated $31 billion in defaults and may exhaust its funds by year-end.

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance approved 30 major amendments to the Finance Bill 2026, including tax collection reforms for imported mobile phones, mandatory digital production monitoring, and duty waivers for electric vehicles. The revised bill introduces tax stamps, barcodes for goods clearance, and algorithm-based dispute resolution, with final approval pending in the National Assembly.