
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, faced intense questioning from Republican lawmakers regarding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Republican-led subcommittee has been investigating the nation's pandemic response and the potential role of U.S.-funded research in China in the outbreak.
Democrats stated that the investigation has not found any evidence of wrongdoing by Fauci but highlighted missed opportunities to prepare for future outbreaks. Fauci, who served over five decades in government, faced questioning in a public hearing for the first time since leaving office.