Published July 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated July 29, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment, refuses questions on COVID origins
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Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right during a GOP-led Senate hearing on COVID-19 origins. He declined to answer questions from the panel.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 16 hr ago, when Just the News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 5 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Axios. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
