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Senator Paul moves toward contempt proceedings against Dr. Fauci over COVID-19 origins testimony
New York Times·US·about 8 hours ago
Former NIAID Director Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions under oath regarding the origins of COVID-19 by invoking his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. This development marks a significant escalation in the congressional investigation into pandemic-era health policies and research funding, though the specific legal exposure prompting the invocation remains unconfirmed.