Published August 6, 2026 at 2:33 AM ET · Updated August 6, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
Fauci pleads the Fifth and turns over his phone as Senate nears contempt vote
4 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by ABC News. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
A Senate committee is set to vote on whether to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions. State investigations into Fauci are also reportedly underway.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 6 hr ago, when ABC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 59 min ago from Washington Examiner.
