Fauci Contempt Vote Sparks Gridlock | Wilmington News

The Senate Homeland Security Committee just voted 8-5 to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing to testify or hand over documents — a move that’s sparking fierce partisan debate. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights repeatedly, but Republicans, especially after his pardon, argue he should have answered. Democrats counter that this is politically motivated, aiming to force him to say something beyond the pardon’s scope — then weaponize the Justice Department against him. Chairman Rand Paul plans to personally deliver the referral to the AG, an unusual step since full Senate approval usually follows. Meanwhile, another panel has seized a phone Fauci used during the pandemic, hoping it’ll yield answers he won’t give under oath. The Justice Department says they take referrals seriously, but Democrats question whether any prosecution would survive constitutional scrutiny — and worry this could erode Congress’s future oversight power. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/84c43080d9d7532d