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Senators Release Fauci Texts; Panel Approves Contempt

8/11/2026

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Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) released Dr. Anthony Fauci’s texts.
In January 2021, Dr. Anthony Fauci told CDC leaders there was no data supporting early-pregnancy vaccination and warned cytokine storms after a second dose could theoretically cause first-trimester miscarriage.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs panel approved a contempt resolution after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times.

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Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) released Dr. Anthony Fauci’s texts.
In January 2021, Dr. Anthony Fauci told CDC leaders there was no data supporting early-pregnancy vaccination and warned cytokine storms after a second dose could theoretically cause first-trimester miscarriage.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs panel approved a contempt resolution after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times.