US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress over Covid hearing

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Fauci invoked the fifth amendment multiple times — This could set a precedent for how experts handle congressional inquiries.
A Republican-controlled committee voted to hold him in contempt — It may escalate tensions between scientific advisors and political bodies during crises. A potential escalation of conflict between scientific advice and political oversight is likely.

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Anthony Fauci invoked fifth amendment dozens of times to parry hostile Republican inquisition over Covid responseUS politics live – latest updatesA Republican-controlled US Senate committee voted to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after the veteran public health official repeatedly...

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