Senate committee set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress – US politics live
A Senate committee is set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Covid-era hearing.
OriginalSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished10:38 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished10:38 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote - AP News”
Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment leads to a legal debate and a contempt vote - AP News
Key points
- Republican-led committee plans a contempt vote against Fauci for Fifth Amendment invocation.
- Vote could lead to a Justice Department referral investigating self-incrimination claims.
- Sen. Rand Paul argues Biden pardon renders Fifth Amendment protections inapplicable.
- Legal experts cite state prosecutions and past pardons as reasons for testifying resistance.
- Experts warn the case could set a precedent for future pardoned witnesses before Congress.
Other reports
- SourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington PostSourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington Post
“GOP senator obtains a copy of Fauci’s phone as contempt vote looms”
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Senate committee set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress – US politics live”
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A Senate committee is set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Covid-era hearing.