Senate committee set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress – US politics live
First reportAP News · 5 Aug, 10:38Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 6 Aug, 11:04Z
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Why it matters
What
A Senate committee is set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Covid-era hearing.
Why
The move intensifies political tensions as scientists and Democrats oppose the vilification of public health experts.
Watch
Watch the committee vote, responses to Rand Paul’s released notes, and debate over Fauci’s testimony.
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Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment leads to a legal debate and a contempt vote - AP News
Summary
- Republican-led committee plans a contempt vote against Fauci for Fifth Amendment invocation.
- Vote could lead to a Justice Department referral investigating self-incrimination claims.
- Sen. Rand Paul argues Biden pardon renders Fifth Amendment protections inapplicable.
- Legal experts cite state prosecutions and past pardons as reasons for testifying resistance.
- Experts warn the case could set a precedent for future pardoned witnesses before Congress.
Summary
- Senate committee to vote on holding Fauci in contempt of Congress.
- Fauci invoked his fifth amendment during a Covid-era hearing.
- Rand Paul released notes describing Fauci’s diary and remarks.
- Outbreaks like cyclosporiasis and Ebola accompany political tensions.
- Scientists and Democrats push back against vilification of experts.