US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt
A US Senate committee has voted to hold former health official Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress following his refusal to answer questions during a recent hearing. The case will now be referred to the Department of Justice to determine if prosecution is warranted.
Why it matters
This move highlights ongoing political tensions regarding the oversight of public health officials and the limits of congressional subpoena power.
By Bernd Debusmann Jr White House reporter Published 9 minutes ago A US Senate committee has voted to hold former top health official Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer questions during a congressional hearing last week.
The vote - which fell along party lines - means that the committee will refer the case to the justice department for potential prosecution for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena.
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