Paul pushes Fauci contempt straight to DOJ, bypassing Senate vote

Sen. Rand Paul moves to refer Anthony Fauci’s contempt of Congress straight to the attorney general instead of holding a full Senate vote, arguing Fauci impeded his committee’s inquiry by not answering questions. Democrats want a floor vote that could be filibustered, while legal experts warn the maneuver is legally murky and could hinge on questions about the scope of Biden’s pardon and whether a committee referral can trigger contempt without Senate action.