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Senate panel holds Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress after COVID-19 hearing

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after a hearing on COVID-19 where he invoked the Fifth Amendment the entire time. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.

Published August 6, 2026, 4:53 PM
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Senate panel holds Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress after COVID-19 hearing

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after a hearing on COVID-19 where he invoked the Fifth Amendment the entire time. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.

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