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August 15, 2026
Dr. Anthony Fauci Refuses Second Senate Appearance Amid Ongoing Investigations
- Dr. Fauci declined to appear before a Senate panel, citing potential political harassment after a contempt vote by Republicans.
- His attorney argued that compelling him to testify again would be impermissible harassment following his previous invocation of the Fifth Amendment over 100 times.
- Sen. Ron Johnson's subcommittee is conducting a parallel investigation into Fauci's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and has obtained records related to his actions.
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- Dr. Anthony Fauci declines request to appear before a second Senate panel after GOP contempt voteAug 15, 2026 at 3:12 AM · ABC News
- Fauci refuses Senate appearance after invoking Fifth Amendment more than 100 times in COVID probeAug 15, 2026 at 9:15 PM · Fox News