Published July 29, 2026 at 9:21 AM ET · Updated July 29, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Fauci pleads Fifth; Paul ejects his lawyer as hearing erupts
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Fauci pleaded the Fifth at a Senate hearing but attempted to have his lawyer speak on his behalf. Rand Paul ordered the lawyer removed after repeated disruptions, drawing applause from the gallery.
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