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 plans to vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. This move follows Fauci's refusal to answer their questions regarding the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee's action reflects ongoing tensions over accountability and transparency related to pandemic management in the United States.

Sources

• NPR News: Senate committee set to vote on whether to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress (Eric McDaniel, August 6, 2026)