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Senate Cites Fauci Contempt, Biden Pardons, Diary Subpoenaed

8/10/2026

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Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) convened a Senate hearing that cited Dr. Anthony Fauci for contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times.
President Joe Biden pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci in early 2025, though the pardon does not shield him from prosecution for conduct after January 2024.
Senate Republicans subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci’s diary and released thousands of pages, alleging he funded Chinese research that started the pandemic.

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Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) convened a Senate hearing that cited Dr. Anthony Fauci for contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times.
President Joe Biden pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci in early 2025, though the pardon does not shield him from prosecution for conduct after January 2024.
Senate Republicans subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci’s diary and released thousands of pages, alleging he funded Chinese research that started the pandemic.