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During a Senate Homeland Security hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions, drawing sharp criticism from Sen. Bernie Moreno who accused him of wielding power over pandemic policy; Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an investigation into Fauci in light of the hearing, as notes and public statements fuel ongoing controversy over COVID-era decisions.
Former NIH Director Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly at a high-stakes Senate hearing to avoid self-incrimination, aiming to limit new fodder for attacks on Covid-era actions. His strategy kept public focus on lawmakers rather than himself, even as Rand Paul weighs a contempt referral that would face tough political and procedural odds. The episode also spotlighted broader political backlash against Fauci and raised questions about potential prosecutions, while some of his associates faced repercussions tied to the ongoing investigations.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly at a high-stakes Senate hearing, sidestepping questions about Covid-era actions while Republicans led by Rand Paul pressed for possible perjury charges. Fauci’s team anticipated the tactic, framing the hearing as a partisan attack and turning scrutiny back onto lawmakers. The event highlighted a broader political feud and the release of Fauci-linked materials, with a potential contempt vote looming but facing a GOP-leaning Senate hurdle, and ongoing discussions about accountability in the pandemic response.
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio quipped at a news conference that he’d imitate Anthony Fauci by invoking the Fifth Amendment on a reporter’s question, a playful jab tied to Fauci’s numerous Fifth Amendment moments during a Senate hearing; he also noted Howie Roseman had dodged a similar question, as training camp headlines merge sports with political fallout.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment multiple times during a Senate hearing, triggering online backlash from conservatives who reference past lockdowns and a diary alleging credit for restrictive COVID policies, while debates over the virus’s origins and policy decisions continue.
Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment at a three-hour Senate hearing on COVID-19 origins, declining to answer more than 100 questions after his lawyers warned that testimony could expose him to new legal risks. The hearing, led by Sen. Rand Paul, scrutinized gain-of-function research, the origins debate, and Fauci's diary; Republicans say Biden’s 2025 pardon doesn’t shield him from potential perjury, while Democrats call the proceedings partisan. A contempt vote and other potential actions were discussed.
Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions at a tense Senate Homeland Security hearing on Covid-19 origins, invoking the Fifth Amendment to avoid potential perjury exposure, as Rand Paul pressed for answers and Democrats defended him amid ongoing disputes over the virus’s origins and evolving health guidance.
House Republicans led by James Comer warn that Biden's pardon cannot shield Dr. Anthony Fauci from consequences if he lies to Congress as he faces a Senate hearing sparked by newly released diary entries, which critics say raise questions about his honesty on COVID origins and lockdowns; Fauci denies wrongdoing, but GOP lawmakers insist accountability is warranted.
Sen. Rand Paul subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci for a combative upcoming Senate hearing and released Fauci’s 2019–2022 diaries. The 1,100+ pages show Fauci’s rising celebrity, his media strategy, and concerns about the Covid-19 response, including tensions with Trump and Biden administrations. The diary release came as Paul has pushed controversial claims about gain‑of‑function research and Fauci’s conduct, with Paul suggesting perjury charges could be possible if Fauci lies during the hearing; Biden had preemptively pardoned Fauci for past remarks, and observers expect the hearing to yield limited new disclosures.
At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Fox News’ Pete Hegseth lambasted Democrats for lacking a long-term strategy to win the Iran war and demanded leadership as Congress weighs a record $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027; Sen. Gary Peters pushed back on a path to end the conflict, while Hegseth assailed funding hesitations and partisan politics, even accusing opponents of Trump derangement syndrome and faulting Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
US defense chief Pete Hegseth says the Iran war has cost about $37.5 billion to date as he and Joint Chiefs Chair Dan Caine push for a $1.5 trillion defense budget, including roughly $70 billion for the Iran conflict; Moody’s Analytics estimates domestic costs could reach $150 billion, while critics question funding amid ongoing strikes and a collapsed MoU.
At a tense Senate HELP committee hearing, Erica Schwartz, the CDC director nominee, and Sean Kaufman, the ASPR nominee, faced sharp questioning. Schwartz struggled to answer direct questions and seemed uninformed about current CDC issues, raising concerns about independence from the Trump administration. Kaufman confronted bipartisan skepticism over past anti-vaccine statements and ambiguous stances on vaccines and mRNA research. Lawmakers pressed for scientific integrity and preparedness, but the hearings ended with doubt about their readiness and ability to lead during health crises.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren aggressively questioned Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh during a Senate Banking Committee hearing, accusing him of corruption tied to a reported $100 million asset divestment before he took office and pressing for details on who financed it. Warsh defended his compliance with ethics rules, while the exchange also touched on a potential blackout-period issue involving Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman. The session also featured Warsh stressing AI’s broad economic impact.
At a Senate Finance Committee hearing, Scott Bessent claimed groceries were going down, a remark challenged by Sen. Maggie Hassan who asked when he last shopped. Official data show grocery prices continue to rise (food-at-home up 2.9% year over year in April 2026 and up 0.7% month over month), with increases in beef, vegetables and tomatoes, underscoring that inflation remains a concern even as some officials argue it’s easing.
Nick Saban testified before a Senate committee in support of the Protect College Sports Act, revealing Alabama’s NIL collective spending rose from about $2.7 million to $24 million per year over five years, with notes that some programs approach $40 million rosters. He warned that without more revenue, Olympic/non-revenue sports could be endangered as football and basketballs programs grow, urging continued efforts to raise funds to preserve scholarships and opportunities for all sports.