What to know as Senate panel sets vote to hold Fauci in contempt

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is set to vote Thursday on a resolution to hold former top health official Dr.

Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, a week after he pleaded the Fifth Amendment in refusing to answer questions during a committee hearing.

The move raises questions about broader GOP support and the legal risks Fauci may face should the Department of Justice (DOJ) ultimately take up the referral.

Committee Chair Rand Paul (R-Ky.) stated his plans to vote on holding Fauci in contempt last week following the hearing in which the retired government scientist resolutely refused to answer any questions for hours, citing his Fifth Amendment rights.

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