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During a tense Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing, Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment; his lawyer says he’s on solid legal ground as Rand Paul warns of possible criminal contempt, and the panel could vote on contempt with the case moving to prosecutors, all amid questions about the reach of Biden’s pardon and whether it covers post-2014 actions.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray faced bipartisan criticism for declining to testify publicly at a Senate hearing on worldwide threats, opting instead for a classified setting. Senators from both parties expressed frustration, emphasizing the importance of transparency in discussing national security threats. While the officials offered a classified briefing, lawmakers like Sen. Josh Hawley called for public accountability, with Hawley even suggesting Wray's resignation. The FBI and DHS defended their decision, citing previous public disclosures and the need for detailed classified discussions.