Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a Senate hearing chaired by Rand Paul, who warned of potential contempt charges. Fauci remained largely silent beyond his opening statement, while Republicans questioned his refusal to answer basic queries about trivial topics.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a Senate hearing chaired by Rand Paul, who warned of contempt charges for refusing to testify. Fauci remained silent on key issues, prompting questions about the legal implications of his refusal.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing led by Rand Paul, citing concerns that Paul's actions aimed to provoke statements for potential prosecution. Paul accused Fauci of misleading Congress and announced plans to vote on holding him in contempt for refusing to testify under subpoena.

Sen. Ted Cruz demands legal action against Anthony Fauci for pleading the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate hearing, accusing him of lying about the origins of COVID-19 and school shutdowns. Cruz labels Fauci as America's 'most damaging bureaucrat,' while Rand Paul plans to seek contempt charges against him.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Republican senators criticized Fauci for declining to answer questions, while Democrats suggested the hearing aimed to entrap him. The hearing followed the release of Fauci's personal diary pages by Sen. Rand Paul, who indicated potential contempt proceedings.

Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly during a three-hour hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Senators criticized his refusal to answer questions, with some expressing frustration, while Democrats suggested the hearing aimed to entrap him. The hearing followed the release of Fauci's personal diary and a potential contempt vote was discussed.

Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, repeatedly invoking his Fifth Amendment rights during a hearing on his handling of the pandemic. Republican senators criticized his refusal to answer questions, while Democrats suggested the hearing aimed to entrap him. The hearing followed the release of Fauci's diary pages and included a dramatic moment when his attorney attempted to speak without being recognized.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing led by Rand Paul, refusing to answer questions due to concerns about potential criminal charges. Paul criticized the refusal and announced plans to hold a vote to hold Fauci in contempt, while Fauci's legal team was prevented from speaking during the hearing.

Anthony Fauci testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, invoking the Fifth Amendment to avoid answering questions. Senators Rand Paul and Josh Hawley criticized him for alleged misrepresentations about the pandemic's origins and NIAID funding. Fauci received a 2025 presidential pardon covering 11 years of actions but remains vulnerable to future prosecution.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing led by U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, citing concerns that his testimony could lead to criminal charges. Fauci accused Paul of seeking to prosecute him, while Paul argued that a pardon does not erase past actions or statements and announced plans to hold a vote on contempt charges.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing led by Rand Paul, citing concerns about prosecution and intimidation. Paul accused Fauci of avoiding questions and announced plans to seek a contempt vote for his refusal to testify.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing with Rand Paul, R-Ky., citing concerns about potential prosecution and public attacks. Paul accused Fauci of misleading statements and announced plans to vote on holding him in contempt for refusing to testify under subpoena.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing led by Rand Paul, refusing to answer questions over concerns of potential criminal charges. Fauci cited Paul's 'obsession' with prosecuting him and releasing his personal diary as reasons for his refusal. Paul accused Fauci of misleading statements and said the committee would consider holding him in contempt.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing led by Sen. Rand Paul, citing concerns that testimony could lead to criminal charges. Fauci accused Paul of seeking to intimidate him through public disclosures and slandering him, while Paul argued a presidential pardon does not absolve Fauci of recent actions and threatened contempt proceedings.

Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right to avoid answering questions about the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing. He was subpoenaed by the committee, led by Sen. Rand Paul, who has accused Fauci of concealing the virus's origin and lying to Congress.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, a U.S. scientist involved in the nation’s pandemic response, is subpoenaed by Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky to answer questions about the origins of the coronavirus. Paul accuses Fauci of approving research funding linked to the virus and covering up complicity, while Fauci’s prepared remarks indicate he may invoke the Fifth Amendment to avoid self-incriminating testimony.

Dr. Anthony Fauci is set to testify before a Senate committee investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing, led by Sen. Rand Paul, includes documents released by Paul suggesting Fauci knew of a possible lab origin in Wuhan, China, though Fauci has stated a lab leak is unlikely. The World Health Organization's 2025 report lists a lab leak as a possible scenario but cites zoonotic transmission as more likely.

Dr. Anthony Fauci will testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee following the release of his pandemic-era diary entries by Sen. Rand Paul. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder discusses the implications on CBS News.

Anthony Fauci's previously private diary entries, made public by Senate Committee Chairman Rand Paul, reveal his focus on media appearances and public image during the pandemic, sparking social media backlash. Critics argue the diaries show Fauci prioritized fame over scientific rigor, with mentions of 'award,' 'hero,' and 'press' appearing frequently.

Sen. Ron Johnson discusses efforts to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci accountable for pandemic handling and outlines a new Senate filibuster strategy. He authored a report alleging the Biden administration misled the public during the pandemic, and the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee led by Sen. Rand Paul released Fauci's journal entries.

Anthony Fauci is testifying before Congress under a subpoena, marking a shift from his decades-long career as a respected scientist and public health leader. Known for his work on AIDS research, HIV treatments, and the PEPFAR program, Fauci now faces scrutiny amid threats and political polarization, contrasting with his past reputation as a nonpartisan figure.

President Donald Trump’s nominee for the deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, Hal Duncan, received initial committee approval from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Duncan, who has served in an acting capacity since last year, has expressed support for using fiscal tools like pocket rescissions and finalizing a plan to involve political appointees in federal grant decisions, drawing bipartisan concerns.

Postmaster General David Steiner confirmed that the U.S. Postal Service will no longer deliver mail-in ballots in states refusing to share voter data with the federal government, as part of a Trump administration proposal. Steiner defended this measure during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing.

Cameron Hamilton, President Trump's nominee for FEMA administrator, testified that he would ensure disaster recovery efforts are objective and fair. Senators, particularly Democrats, questioned whether Republican-led states receive disproportionate disaster funding, citing a Politico report showing 89% approval for GOP states versus 23% for Democratic states. Trump has advocated shifting disaster responsibilities to state governments.

Don Berthiaume, the Trump nominee for inspector general at the Department of Justice, refused to describe the January 6 insurrection as an 'attack' during Senate testimony. His confirmation hearing before the Senate homeland security and governmental affairs committee focused on this refusal.

Cameron Hamilton, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead FEMA, pledged to assess disaster aid requests 'fairly and reasonably' during Senate hearings. Hamilton previously served as FEMA’s temporary head in 2025 before being fired after defending the agency’s existence. His nomination follows the administration’s shifting stance on FEMA, which had faced threats of dissolution.

Hal Duncan, Trump's nominee for deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, proposed new grant rules to prevent federal funds from supporting 'divisive ideologies.' The plan would give political appointees authority to approve or block grants to various groups, with the administration aiming to finalize the changes by summer. Democrats criticized the proposal, warning it could be used to favor groups aligned with Trump while punishing others.

Cameron Hamilton, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead FEMA, pledged to assess disaster aid requests 'fairly and reasonably' during Senate hearings. Hamilton previously served as FEMA's temporary head in 2025 before being fired for defending the agency's existence. His nomination follows the administration's shift away from dismantling FEMA, an agency criticized by the president.

Cameron Hamilton, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead FEMA, pledged to assess disaster aid requests fairly and reasonably during Senate hearings. His nomination follows a period of uncertainty for the agency, which Trump previously threatened to dismantle. Hamilton previously served as FEMA’s temporary head until being fired after defending the agency’s existence.

Sen. Ruben Gallego proposes amendments to immigration policy as part of reconciliation legislation to fund federal immigration enforcement agencies. The amendments will be filed during the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee markup. Gallego's proposals aim to address immigration enforcement.

CIA whistleblower James Erdman III testified that the Biden administration buried analysis concluding a lab leak was the most likely origin of the COVID-19 pandemic. The testimony was given despite opposition from the CIA. Several GOP lawmakers called for former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci to face criminal prosecution.

CIA whistleblower James Erdman III testified that the Biden administration buried analysis concluding a lab leak was the most likely origin of the COVID-19 pandemic. The testimony was given despite opposition from the CIA. Erdman's testimony has led to calls for former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci to face criminal prosecution.

A whistleblower is set to testify before the Senate on the alleged cover-up of the origins of COVID-19, with Senator Rand Paul leading the crusade against former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci. The testimony alleges a 'deep state' conspiracy to cover up the origins of the virus. The hearing comes after the deadline for the Department of Justice to charge Fauci for allegedly lying to Congress about gain-of-function research.

President Donald Trump nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), despite having fired him in 2025 after Hamilton testified that FEMA should continue to exist. Trump has repeatedly called for reducing FEMA's size and shifting disaster relief responsibilities to states, while Hamilton previously opposed eliminating the agency. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a hearing to consider his nomination.

Senate Republicans are preparing a party-line funding bill to support immigration operations via the reconciliation process, aiming to bypass Democratic opposition. However, internal GOP divisions persist over whether to keep the bill narrowly focused on ICE and Border Patrol funding or expand it to include tax cuts and other provisions. House Republicans also push for a broader package.