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Published August 6, 2026 at 9:21 AM ET · Updated August 6, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
Senate committee holds Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt
11 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Daily Caller. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify ). Every headline links to the original reporting.
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What we know
A Senate panel voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he pleaded the Fifth Amendment. Fauci was found in contempt for invoking his constitutional right against self-incrimination.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 10 hr ago, when Daily Caller reported it. Coverage has since grown to 11 independent outlets, including 6 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Washington Post.
Conservative & independent coverage (5)
Daily Signal
3 hr ago
Anthony Fauci Held in Contempt of Senate Committee: Now What? ↗
The Gateway Pundit
3 hr ago
Watch Live: Senate Homeland Security Committee Passes Fauci Contempt Resolution and More! The WAR Zone Podcast With Wayne Allyn Root Presented by The Gateway Pundit ↗
RealClearPolitics
4 hr ago
Senate Holds Fauci in Contempt; Obtains His Phone ↗
The Federalist
9 hr ago
Senate Committee Holds Fauci In Contempt For Refusing To Answer For Covid Lies ↗
Daily Caller
10 hr ago
Senate Committee Votes To Hold Fauci In Contempt ↗
Wire & mainstream coverage (6)
Washington Post
2 hr ago
Senate panel votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress ↗
PBS NewsHour
2 hr ago
Why was Fauci held in contempt for pleading the 5th, and what happens next? ↗
NPR
3 hr ago
The Senate voted to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt. Now what? ↗
Truthout
4 hr ago
Senate Committee Finds Fauci in Contempt of Congress for Using Fifth Amendment ↗
New York Times
6 hr ago
What Is Fauci Being Accused of and Why Is He Being Held in Contempt? ↗
Associated Press via Google News
6 hr ago
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions - AP News ↗
Coverage timeline
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