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Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
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· August 6, 2026
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Key takeaway The hearing in question focused on Fauci's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Senate committee vote is scheduled for Thursday regarding Dr. Anthony Fauci. The committee will decide whether to hold him in contempt of Congress.
This decision comes after Fauci refused to answer certain questions during a recent hearing. The hearing in question focused on Fauci's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. If the committee votes to hold him in contempt, he may be referred to the Justice Department for potential prosecution.
Further details on the situation and the upcoming vote can be found in the Star Tribune.
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Category: government Published: August 6, 2026 Source: Star Tribune Reading time: 1 min
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