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Senate Panel to Vote on Holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in Contempt of Congress

Sen. Rand Paul plans to push for a contempt vote after Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing on Capitol Hill.

Jul 29, 2026, 5:23 PM The Hill

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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.

Reason | Jul 29, 2026, 4:56 PM

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion, when viewed electron microscopically. A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019. The illness caused by this virus has been named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

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Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment at US Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Origins

At a contentious Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions about COVID-19 origins, highlighting ongoing political divisions over the pandemic response.

CBS Politics | Jul 29, 2026, 4:40 PM

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Rand Paul to Seek Civil Contempt Charges After Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment Over 70 Times

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

Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., was appointed Director of NIAID in 1984. He oversees an extensive research portfolio of basic and applied research to prevent, diagnose, and treat established infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, tuberculosis and malaria as well as emerging diseases such as Ebola and Zika. Credit: NIAID

Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment, Declines to Testify in Senate Covid Hearing

Former NIAID director Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions on Covid-19 origins during a contentious Senate hearing, citing constitutional rights amid accusations from Republican Senator Rand Paul.

Guardian US | Jul 29, 2026, 3:53 PM

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Fauci Attorney Ejected from Senate Hearing After Disruptive Exchange

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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Trump Does Not Seek Supreme Court Rehearing on Birthright Citizenship Case

Despite his public vow, former President Donald Trump has not filed a petition for the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling limiting his birthright citizenship proposal.

NBC Politics | Jul 28, 2026, 9:35 PM

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House Passes $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill Amid Controversy Over Israel Provision

The fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act passed narrowly after intense debate over a U.S.-Israel defense cooperation clause and related amendments.

Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 10:09 PM

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Ohio Court of Appeals Rules Arming Oneself to Answer Police Door May Be Privileged Against Obstruction Charges

The court reversed a conviction after ruling that constitutional rights protect an individual who arms himself at home before police arrival during a domestic dispute call.

Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 4:39 PM

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California Developer Challenges Menlo Park’s $127,000 Park Fee as Unconstitutional

The lawsuit highlights tensions between state housing laws and local impact fees, while San Francisco adjusts affordable housing mandates amid concerns over development slowdowns.

Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 12:49 AM

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Supreme Court to Review Alaska’s Asset Forfeiture in Excessive Fines Clause Case

The Court will examine the constitutionality of Alaska’s confiscation of a $95,000 plane linked to the illegal transport of alcohol to a dry village.

Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 11:30 PM

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Supreme Court to Hear Alaska Pilot’s Challenge Over $95,000 Plane Seizure for Six-Pack of Beer

Ken Jouppi argues the seizure of his Cessna is an excessive fine under the Eighth Amendment, raising questions about proportionality in asset forfeiture.

Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 10:21 PM

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"Red Sox Spirit" Proposed as Framework for Interpreting Massachusetts Constitution

A libertarian perspective suggests applying the ethos of the Red Sox Spirit to state constitutional law, emphasizing liberty and resistance to tyranny.

Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 1:37 AM

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Connor Bedard Signs Five-Year, $15 Million Per Year Deal with Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks have secured franchise star Connor Bedard with a new five-year contract, ending offseason speculation about potential offer sheets.

Fox News Latest | Jul 19, 2026, 1:06 AM

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GOP Lawmakers Urge Supreme Court to Bolster First Amendment Rights for Street Preachers

House Republicans filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to reject qualified immunity for officers who stopped a Christian evangelist distributing literature in Louisiana.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 8:35 PM

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Eleventh Circuit Likely to Hold En Banc Review in Florida University Speech Restrictions Case

A judge has withheld the mandate in a prominent case challenging Florida's Individual Freedom Act restrictions on university professors' speech, signaling a possible full-court reconsideration.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 11:35 PM

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Court Rules Ban on ‘Personal, Impertinent or Slanderous Remarks’ in City Council Comments Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court struck down a City of Bossier City policy restricting public comments at city council meetings, citing First Amendment protections.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:08 PM

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Federal Judge Criticizes Fifth Circuit’s Rigid Precedent in Tarrant County Meeting Case

A federal judge in Texas expressed frustration with the Fifth Circuit’s recent ruling that prioritizes strict procedural rules over practical considerations during a public meeting dispute involving applause restrictions.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:04 PM

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Supreme Court to Review Case on Permits for Home Prayer Gatherings

An Orthodox Jew was forced to cancel his minyan after a cease-and-desist letter, with courts dismissing his First Amendment claim due to zoning technicalities.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 9:18 AM

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Eleventh Circuit Panel Strikes Down Speech Restrictions on Florida University Professors

A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 against provisions in Florida's law limiting certain speech by public university professors, raising First Amendment concerns.

Reason | Jul 7, 2026, 9:56 PM

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New Emory Law Journal Article Explores Addiction and Constitutional Protections for Speech, Press, and Religion

Eugene Volokh's latest article examines whether First Amendment protections extend to potentially addictive practices in speech, press, and religion.

Reason | Jul 7, 2026, 12:47 PM

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Supreme Court Decision Advances Women’s Sports Protections but Leaves Questions Unresolved

The Supreme Court affirms the importance of biological sex in sports under Title IX but signals further legal debates ahead regarding transgender athlete protections.

The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 11:42 AM

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Germany’s Merz Defends Defense Spending Amid Trump Criticism at Baltic Meeting

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighted Germany’s increased defense budget and commitment to NATO responsibilities following US President Donald Trump’s recent critique of Germany’s defense spending.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 3, 2026, 10:49 PM

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Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Invalidates Trump Executive Order

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against a Trump executive order that sought to deny citizenship to children born in the US to mothers present unlawfully, affirming the longstanding interpretation of the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause.

Reason | Jul 3, 2026, 3:58 PM