At Senate Hearing, Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment Over Lab Leak Questions
Former NIAID director Anthony Fauci declined to answer Senate committee questions on gain-of-function research in Wuhan, citing repeated personal attacks and legal concerns.
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Former NIAID director Anthony Fauci declined to answer Senate committee questions on gain-of-function research in Wuhan, citing repeated personal attacks and legal concerns.
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Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions about US funding for coronavirus research in China during a contentious Senate hearing, reigniting debate over the pandemic’s origins.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 29, 2026, 4:40 PMpolitics
During his confirmation hearing, Todd Blanche defended the controversial IRS settlement involving a $1.8 billion fund, despite criticism from a federal judge and bipartisan concerns.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 10:18 AM
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Following a congressional hearing where Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights, Senator Rand Paul announced plans to pursue civil contempt charges.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 4:19 PM
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Former pandemic adviser Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions, citing a Republican senator's prolonged investigation and alleging harassment.
Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 3:53 PM
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During a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing, Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment while his attorney was removed for disrupting proceedings.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 2:56 PM
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Dr. Brett Giroir calls for transparency from Anthony Fauci ahead of his Senate testimony following the release of over 1,000 pages of Fauci’s pandemic diary entries.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 2:36 AM
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer cautions Dr. Anthony Fauci that his presidential pardon does not shield him from accountability during his Senate testimony.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 1:30 AM
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After months of delay and political tension, Jay Clayton's nomination as Director of National Intelligence was approved by the Senate amid ongoing debates over the renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 29, 2026, 1:02 AM
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Clayton's confirmation may help resolve the impasse over renewing a key surveillance authority that expired in June.
CBS Politics | Jul 29, 2026, 12:53 AM
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Jay Clayton, a former SEC chairman and Trump ally, was confirmed by the US Senate in a 51-47 party-line vote amid controversy over his stance on election integrity.
Guardian US | Jul 28, 2026, 11:48 PM
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Former White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci is set for a challenging Senate hearing after Senator Rand Paul released over 1,000 pages of Fauci’s COVID-19 pandemic diaries and additional work records.
The Hill | Jul 28, 2026, 11:37 PM
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Jay Clayton was confirmed as Director of National Intelligence on a party-line vote, but Senate Democrats continue to block bipartisan reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 11:30 PM
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The Department of the Treasury has introduced a new online portal incentivizing Americans to report fraud, money laundering, and sanctions violations, as part of a broader anti-fraud campaign led by Vice President JD Vance.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 7:27 PM
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William Pulte highlights ongoing downsizing efforts amid Senate confirmation of Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 6:42 PM
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Over 155 scientists and health advocates denounce the Trump administration’s treatment of Anthony Fauci and other researchers as baseless allegations resurface before a Senate hearing.
Guardian US | Jul 28, 2026, 4:40 PM
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More than a thousand pages of Dr. Anthony Fauci's journal entries have been made public by Senator Rand Paul, setting the stage for a Senate investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CBS Politics | Jul 28, 2026, 4:20 PM
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The Department of Energy revealed that the Office of Management and Budget canceled clean energy grants primarily due to the political identity of recipients' states, sparking First Amendment concerns.
Reason | Jul 27, 2026, 5:34 PM
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As President Trump nominates Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, questions arise about his suitability amid comparisons to historic standards of legal integrity.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 12:52 PM
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Jay Clayton, nominated by President Donald Trump, is expected to be confirmed as the US director of national intelligence following a contentious hearing, filling the vacancy left by Tulsi Gabbard.
Guardian US | Jul 27, 2026, 12:01 PM
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GOP senators express waning confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the Iran war continues without resolution, citing unanticipated regional threats and escalating costs.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 10:37 AM
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Since assuming office on June 19, 2026, Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte has overseen significant staff reductions at ODNI while political tensions rise over election claims and nominations.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 3:30 AM
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Senators Ron Johnson and Rand Paul express skepticism about Dr. Anthony Fauci's upcoming testimony regarding the U.S. COVID-19 response and viral research involvement.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 12:06 AM
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's cost estimate for the Iran War is challenged by experts who claim the actual expenses are significantly higher amid ongoing conflict and congressional concerns.
Daily Caller | Jul 26, 2026, 9:33 PMShowing 1-24 of 107 articles.