On Thursday, August 6th, 2026, a Senate committee led by Republicans voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. This action followed his refusal to answer questions during last week's congressional hearing focused on the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee's decision marks a significant escalation in congressional scrutiny of Dr. Fauci's role and testimony related to the pandemic response.

The vote reflects ongoing tensions between Republican lawmakers and Dr. Fauci, who served as a leading figure in the U.S. government's public health response to COVID-19. Caitlin Huey-Burns reported on the development for CBS Politics.

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