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Published July 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated July 29, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET

Rand Paul orders Fauci's lawyer ejected as hearing turns chaotic

8 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

Senator Rand Paul had Dr. Anthony Fauci's lawyer removed from a Senate hearing on COVID-19 after repeated interruptions. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during the proceedings.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 16 hr ago, when American Thinker reported it. Coverage has since grown to 8 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 46 min ago from CBS News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (5)

PJ Media 1 hr ago
Rand Paul Orders Fauci’s Lawyer Removed As Hearing Grows Chaotic
The Blaze 1 hr ago
Fauci pleads the 5th, Paul removes his lawyer as hearing explodes
RedState 1 hr ago
Watch: Rand Paul Has Fauci's Obnoxious Lawyer Hauled Out of Hearing – Gallery Breaks Out in Applause - redstate.com
Daily Caller 2 hr ago
Rand Paul Kicks Out Fauci’s Lawyer After He Repeatedly Disrupts Hearing
American Thinker 12 hr ago
Sen. Rand Paul throws Fauci's attorney out of the hearing room for not shutting up

Wire & mainstream coverage (3)

CBS News 46 min ago
Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession"
Raw Story 1 hr ago
'You don't get to do that!' Rand Paul scrambles to defend ejecting Fauci lawyer
NBC News 3 hr ago
Sen. Paul has one of Dr. Fauci's lawyers removed from Senate hearing

Coverage timeline

Jul 29, 12:00 AM ET
12 hr ago
American Thinker
Sen. Rand Paul throws Fauci's attorney out of the hearing room for not shutting up
Jul 29, 9:21 AM ET
3 hr ago
NBC News
Sen. Paul has one of Dr. Fauci's lawyers removed from Senate hearing
Jul 29, 9:56 AM ET
2 hr ago
Daily Caller
Rand Paul Kicks Out Fauci’s Lawyer After He Repeatedly Disrupts Hearing
Jul 29, 10:39 AM ET
1 hr ago
RedState
Watch: Rand Paul Has Fauci's Obnoxious Lawyer Hauled Out of Hearing – Gallery Breaks Out in Applause - redstate.com
Jul 29, 10:59 AM ET
1 hr ago
The Blaze
Fauci pleads the 5th, Paul removes his lawyer as hearing explodes
Jul 29, 11:00 AM ET
1 hr ago
PJ Media
Rand Paul Orders Fauci’s Lawyer Removed As Hearing Grows Chaotic
Jul 29, 11:02 AM ET
1 hr ago
Raw Story
'You don't get to do that!' Rand Paul scrambles to defend ejecting Fauci lawyer
Jul 29, 11:52 AM ET
46 min ago
CBS News
Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession"
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