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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.

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.

A Senate panel will consider kids online safety bills, including the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), with advocates viewing age verification as a key focus despite stalled broader reforms. Proponents remain hopeful about advancing the issue, though the legislative path is described as rocky.

A Senate panel approved Todd Blanche's nomination to head the US Justice Department on August 4, advancing his candidacy for attorney general. Blanche, previously President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, is now a step closer to becoming the top US law enforcement officer.

The Senate panel is expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination after securing support from Republican senators who previously threatened to block his confirmation.

A Senate panel is expected to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general after securing support from Republican senators who had threatened to block his confirmation.

A Senate panel is expected to advance Blanche's nomination for attorney general after reaching a deal with Republican senators who had threatened to block his confirmation. The confirmation follows Blanche securing the support of these previously opposing Republican senators.

A Senate panel is expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination after securing support from Republican senators who previously threatened to block his confirmation. A deal was reached to address concerns from GOP holdouts.

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer warned Dr. Anthony Fauci that the presidential pardon he received does not exempt him from testifying at a hearing. Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is scheduled to testify before a Senate panel Wednesday.

The Senate panel questioned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on issues including inflation, bank recapitalisation, and foreign reserves. The CBN Act requires the CBN governor to brief the National Assembly twice annually on the bank's operations.

A Senate panel has advanced a bill that could prohibit Mercedes-Benz from operating in the U.S., citing its largest individual shareholder as Chinese state-owned BAIC. Senator Cruz warned the bill might harm Mercedes-Benz and accused General Motors of supporting it.

The Senate panel approved the Connected Vehicle Security Act, which could ban Mercedes-Benz alongside Chinese automakers. The bill sets a 15% foreign-ownership threshold, and Mercedes-Benz has nearly 20% Chinese investment.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Dan Caine testified before a Senate panel to request an additional $67 billion to fight the war against Iran. The hearing focused on securing increased funding for the conflict.

A Senate panel screened the AMCON chair and requested the corporation to prepare a report on its achievements and outstanding responsibilities since its establishment. The report is to be presented to the National Assembly as part of the wind-down process scheduled for 2030.

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis stated he would not vote to advance Todd Blanche's nomination as U.S. attorney general unless Blanche meets with victims of Jeffrey Epstein and their lawyers. An Epstein survivor expressed concerns about Blanche's suitability for the role during a Senate panel discussion.

A proposed bill allowing blue passports for children under 28 of ex-legislators has been criticized by politicians, journalists, and experts for expanding privileges and undermining democracy. The Senate panel approved the legislation, which aligns ex-MPs with entitlements of retired Grade-22 government officers, but State Minister Tallal Chaudhry denied supporting it. Critics argue it widens the trust gap between elites and citizens and enables 'foreign escape routes.'

A Senate panel is investigating alleged $71.65 million and N30.7 billion in unpaid contributions by oil firms to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The probe follows a petition by an environmental activist concerning oil companies' refusal to fulfill statutory obligations to the Niger Delta region.

The Senate panel has threatened to issue an arrest warrant against Ex-NNPC MD Mele Kyari for failing to respond to invitations to explain a ₦210 trillion discrepancy in Auditor-General of the Federation reports from 2017 to 2023.

A Senate panel questioned the SEDC over its inability to account for over N4 billion in funds. The committee ordered the SEDC managing director to return with detailed documentation on how the funds were utilized.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin refused to commit to following court orders that the Department of Homeland Security is acting illegally, citing concerns about politicized courts. Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy highlighted that the department has violated nearly 100 court orders this year, linking noncompliance to partisan disputes over funding.

The House Armed Services Committee is questioning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine amid the 60-day Iran war with no clear resolution. The Senate is simultaneously voting on Kevin Warsh's nomination to the Federal Reserve.