Fauci Faces Scrutiny
Anthony Fauci's Capitol Hill testimony reignites partisan fights over Covid origins.
August 2, 2026 · Updated Aug 2, 6:13pm ET
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What happened
Former NIAIDNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesUS research institute for the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases Director Anthony Fauci
Anthony Fauci5th Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from 1984 to 2022 invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a July 29, 2026, subpoenaed appearance before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs CommitteeSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairsstanding committee of the United States Senate, refusing to answer questions about the COVID-19 response and origins. Committee Chairman Rand Paul
Rand PaulUnited States Senator from Kentucky since 2011, R-Ky., said he is pursuing steps that could bring Fauci’s refusals before a court. The hearing followed President Biden’s pardon of Fauci, while officials in Alabama and Florida said they planned state-level investigations into whether Fauci can face action under state law.
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