Senate Homeland Security Committee to Vote on Holding Fauci in Contempt of Congress

On Thursday, August 6th, 2026, Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security Committee announced their intention to vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. This move follows Fauci's refusal to answer their questions about the federal government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee's action reflects ongoing tensions between lawmakers and Fauci concerning transparency and accountability in the pandemic response.

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• NPR News: Senate committee set to vote on whether to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress