A US Senate panel has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led by Republican Chair Rand Paul, approved the referral on a party-line vote. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right over 100 times during a hearing, citing concerns about potential prosecution despite a pardon from President Joe Biden. The referral will now be reviewed by the US Attorney's Office in Washington to decide on potential indictment. AI
RANK_REASON A US Senate committee voted to hold a former high-profile government official in contempt of Congress, a significant legislative and political action. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.0]
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