A US Senate committee is scheduled to vote on Thursday morning, August 6, 2026, on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. The vote comes after Fauci, the former chief medical advisor, invoked his Fifth Amendment rights and refused to answer questions during a Senate hearing last week focused on his actions during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The hearing was called following Fauci’s refusal to testify fully, a move that has intensified political tensions. Notably, Katie Miller, a former Trump administration official and wife of Stephen Miller, who had once relied on Fauci’s guidance during the Covid crisis, has reversed her stance and is now calling for Fauci’s imprisonment. This shift underscores the politicization of Fauci and public health issues more broadly, a trend that could significantly impact America's preparedness for future health crises.

The Senate committee’s decision will mark a critical moment in the ongoing debate over accountability and political influence in the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Guardian US