On Thursday, August 6th, 2026, a Senate committee led by Republicans voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. The decision followed Fauci's refusal to answer questions during a congressional hearing focused on the COVID-19 pandemic.

The committee's action marks a significant development in ongoing political scrutiny surrounding the federal response to COVID-19. The vote reflects tensions between Republican lawmakers and Dr. Fauci, who served as a leading public health official throughout the pandemic.

CBS Politics correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reported on the vote and the circumstances leading to the contempt charge.

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