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Fauci Refuses to Answer Senate Questions, Faces Contempt Charges for Defiance
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of COVID-19. He repeatedly declined dozens of queries from the panel.
Dr. Anthony Fauci was held in contempt by a Republican-led committee after he repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer dozens of questions about his handling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci faced intense questioning from senators who accused him of hiding information and withholding documents. The hearing marked a rare instance of a top official being held in contempt by Congress. The development came as Fauci's record is under scrutiny amid growing investigations into his conduct.
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