Senator Rand Paul has threatened to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. The threat came during a contentious Senate committee hearing where Dr. Fauci repeatedly declined to answer questions.
During the hearing, which focused on the Covid pandemic, Dr. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment multiple times. His refusal to answer questions has prompted a push for contempt proceedings, raising legal questions.
The dramatic Senate hearing saw Dr. Fauci's repeated invocation of the Fifth Amendment. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.