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Watch live: Senate panel votes on holding Fauci in contempt

Watch live: Senate panel votes on holding Fauci in contempt

Summary

The Senate Homeland Security Committee will vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. This follows a hearing where Fauci refused to answer many questions by invoking the Fifth Amendment, and after he was pardoned by President Biden.

Key Facts

  • The Senate Homeland Security Committee is voting on a contempt resolution against Dr. Anthony Fauci.
  • Fauci was the White House chief medical adviser during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • He pleaded the Fifth Amendment over 100 times, which means he declined to answer questions to avoid self-incrimination.
  • The vote is set for Thursday morning.
  • Fauci received a pardon from President Biden late in Biden’s term.
  • The contempt charge relates to a recent congressional hearing.
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