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Published July 29, 2026 at 9:21 AM ET · Updated July 29, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET

Fauci hearing highlights: Paul ejects lawyer, Moreno erupts as contempt vote looms

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What we know

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 6 hr ago, when NBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 53 min ago from Fox News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Fox News 53 min ago
Top 5 moments from Fauci's hearing: Paul boots lawyer, Moreno erupts as contempt vote looms
Daily Caller 6 hr ago
Rand Paul Kicks Out Fauci’s Lawyer After He Repeatedly Disrupts Hearing

Wire & mainstream coverage (2)

PBS NewsHour 2 hr ago
WATCH: Sen. Paul says he will hold a contempt vote after Fauci invokes 5th Amendment
NBC News 6 hr ago
Sen. Paul has one of Dr. Fauci's lawyers removed from Senate hearing

Coverage timeline

Jul 29, 9:21 AM ET
6 hr ago
NBC News
Sen. Paul has one of Dr. Fauci's lawyers removed from Senate hearing
Jul 29, 9:56 AM ET
6 hr ago
Daily Caller
Rand Paul Kicks Out Fauci’s Lawyer After He Repeatedly Disrupts Hearing
Jul 29, 1:46 PM ET
2 hr ago
PBS NewsHour
WATCH: Sen. Paul says he will hold a contempt vote after Fauci invokes 5th Amendment
Jul 29, 3:13 PM ET
53 min ago
Fox News
Top 5 moments from Fauci's hearing: Paul boots lawyer, Moreno erupts as contempt vote looms
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