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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 29, 2026 at 2:47 PM ET · Updated July 29, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET

Paul urges Justice Department referral after Fauci held in contempt

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What we know

Congress is preparing to vote on holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a hearing. Senator Rand Paul urged that Fauci be referred to the Justice Department if found in contempt. Senator Ron Johnson indicated the contempt vote would pass the panel.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 8 hr ago, when Breitbart reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Newsmax. Verification tier: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (3)

Newsmax 2 hr ago
Sen. Paul to Newsmax: Refer Fauci to DOJ if in Contempt
Newsmax 4 hr ago
Sen. Johnson to Newsmax: Fauci Contempt Vote Will Pass Panel
Breitbart 8 hr ago
Sen. Rand Paul: Congress Will Vote on Holding Fauci in Contempt After He Invoked Fifth Amendment Over 100 Times

Coverage timeline

Jul 29, 2:47 PM ET
8 hr ago
Breitbart
Sen. Rand Paul: Congress Will Vote on Holding Fauci in Contempt After He Invoked Fifth Amendment Over 100 Times
Jul 29, 7:16 PM ET
4 hr ago
Newsmax
Sen. Johnson to Newsmax: Fauci Contempt Vote Will Pass Panel
Jul 29, 9:14 PM ET
2 hr ago
Newsmax
Sen. Paul to Newsmax: Refer Fauci to DOJ if in Contempt
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