US Senate Committee Votes to Pursue Action Against Anthony Fauci

Washington - 06 August 2026: The US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs has recommended pursuing action against former White House coronavirus adviser Anthony Fauci for contempt of Congress. According to US media reports, the vote passed eight to five along party-line majorities. The committee is chaired by Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky.The decision relates to Fauci's appearance before the committee on 29 July 2026. The immunologist repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution, which protects against compelled self-incrimination. He declined to answer questions about ...