Senate Homeland Security Committee
Coverage of Senate Homeland Security Committee in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 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.
- D.C. Memo: Fauci pleads the Fifth
Anthony Fauci was questioned by the Senate Homeland Security Committee, where Republicans accused him of causing the pandemic and profiting from it, while Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights over 100 times. Democrats defended Fauci, emphasizing his role in saving lives, and a separate hearing addressed cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems.
- Former Fox News meteorologist Janice Dean rips Fauci for hiding behind the 5th Amendment: ‘What a coward’
Janice Dean criticized Fauci for using the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing about the origin of COVID-19 and a personal diary. The hearing focused on Fauci's role during the pandemic and his transition from government official to celebrity.
- What's next for Fauci after invoking Fifth Amendment during COVID-19 hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing focused on COVID-19. Arthur Allen, a senior correspondent for KFF Health News, is providing additional context on the matter.
- Watch live: Fauci faces Senate heat on COVID, released diary entries
Dr. Anthony Fauci will testify before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on gain of function research, reigniting debate over the origins of the COVID pandemic. The hearing follows the release of additional diary entries by Sen. Rand Paul.
- STAT+: Bracing for another Fauci hearing
Anthony Fauci is scheduled to testify before the Senate homeland security committee tomorrow. The article mentions Fauci's subpoena to appear at the hearing.
- Fauci's diary shows he fed questions to journalists, built friendships with media figures
Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary entries, released by Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul, reveal close personal and professional relationships with media figures like CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. The entries detail Fauci providing interview questions to journalists and social interactions, including dinners with Tapper and his wife, while Tapper expressed frustration over political reactions to Fauci's media appearances.
- Inside Fauci's private diary: What he wrote about Trump, TV personalities and celebrities
Dr. Anthony Fauci's newly released diary entries provide insights into his interactions with political figures, TV personalities, and celebrities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The diaries, obtained by Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul, detail Fauci's evolving relationships with White House officials, media figures, and public figures, including tensions with Mark Meadows and support from Alyssa Farah.
- Fauci's newly released COVID diaries reveal bizarre fixation on fame as pandemic deaths mounted
Newly released diary entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, as the pandemic progressed, highlight his growing awareness of his public fame during intense pandemic periods. The diaries, released by Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul, document Fauci's interactions with President Donald Trump, world leaders, and media, alongside his personal observations. Fauci noted his rising national and international prominence, including media invitations and interactions with the Trump administration.
- Fauci's newly released COVID diaries reveal bizarre fixation on fame as pandemic deaths mounted
Diary entries released by Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul show Dr. Anthony Fauci documenting his growing public profile during the pandemic as global and U.S. deaths rose. The diaries, part of an oversight investigation, include Fauci's reflections on media attention, interactions with President Donald Trump, and invitations to non-health-related events like 'Dancing with the Stars'.
- Pentagon asked for ‘gain of function’ research proposals years before COVID-19 pandemic, top virologist tells Congress
The Pentagon requested proposals for 'gain of function' experiments that could make viruses more infectious nearly two years before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Ralph Baric, a prominent coronavirus researcher, testified about this to the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
- Democrats damn themselves with no-shows at hearing on fraud
Republicans highlight fraud in Medicaid and welfare programs during a Senate hearing chaired by Rand Paul, while most Democratic members of the panel absent themselves, with only Gary Peters attending. The Democrats' absence is portrayed as a failure to engage with the issue.
- Why Rand Paul subpoenaed Fauci
Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci after he withdrew from appearing before the committee. Paul cited issues including Fauci's pardon, gain of function research funding, and destruction of records as reasons for the subpoena.
- White House details $1 billion spending plan for ballroom security
The White House has submitted a $1 billion spending plan for ballroom security to Senate Republicans. The plan outlines how the allocation will be used after being included in a budget reconciliation bill. The measure was released by the Judiciary panel and the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
- Paul: $1 billion for White House ballroom likely coming out of budget reconciliation bill
Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul says the $1 billion funding for the White House ballroom may be removed from the budget reconciliation bill. The bill aims to fund immigration enforcement operations. Paul's committee will mark up a portion of the Senate budget reconciliation bill.
- Senate GOP unveils $72 billion proposal to fund ICE, Border Patrol through 2029
The Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate Homeland Security Committee released a $72 billion budget reconciliation bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol through 2029, bypassing Democratic opposition. The bill was released after the Senate and House passed a joint budget resolution. This legislation aims to secure funding for immigration enforcement agencies.