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Fauci's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment before Congress will be put to the test this week

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Rand Paul Says COVID Exposed How Quickly Washington Could 'Strip Away Your Basic Freedoms'

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) criticized the government’s COVID-19 response, arguing that lockdowns, mandates and pandemic-era restrictions revealed how quickly officials could limit individual freedoms during a crisis.

Benzinga · Aug 5

Pharma exec who pushed the COVID lab leak theory is in line to take on Fauci’s old job: report

Dr. Steven Quay is poised to become the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, according to a new report

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Obama described Trump as an ‘idiot’ and Don Jr a ‘f****** moron’ in call to Fauci, diaries reveal

Former President Obama reportedly apologized for using crude language during the call, but continued his blunt criticism of the Trumps

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Fauci’s COVID-origins hearing shows how conspiracy theories became political weapons

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from a Senate committee more than 100 times on July 29, 2026.

The Conversation · Jul 30

What Anthony Fauci's Defenders (and Critics) Get Wrong

His legacy is one of failure.

Reason · Jul 30

US Senate rejects bid to rein in Trump’s authority over Iran war

Measure fails 49-50 as US launches new retaliatory attacks in Iran and lawmakers question the prolonged conflict

The Guardian - US · Jul 30

Republicans warn Dr. Fauci of ‘repurcussions’ after he pleads the Fifth more than 100 times on Capitol Hill: ‘You wanted to be the sun god of science’

Scientists have called this a political witch hunt.

We Got This Covered · Jul 30

Why Did Dr Anthony Fauci Invoke the Fifth Amendment During Rand Paul's Senate Hearing?

Dr Anthony Fauci shocked a Senate committee by invoking his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, despite holding a preemptive presidential pardon, setting up a major legal showdown.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30

RFK Jr Accuses Fauci of 'Inexcusable Deception' Over Undisclosed Lung Injury Six Months After COVID Vaccine

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accuses Dr Anthony Fauci of deception after Fauci's diary reveals a lung injury post-COVID-19 vaccination, sparking political debate over vaccine safety and public trust.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30