Fauci Subpoena Clash Ignites Senate | Baton Rouge News

Senate Republicans, led by Chairman Rand Paul, voted along party lines to send a resolution to the Justice Department accusing Dr. Anthony Fauci of violating a congressional subpoena after he repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a July hearing. Paul argues Fauci’s 2021-2025 pardon from President Biden doesn’t shield him from committee orders, while Democrats—including Senators Maggie Hassan and Gary Peters—warn this is a partisan trap designed to provoke incriminating statements not covered by the pardon. They also condemn the move as undermining Senate legitimacy and dangerous precedent, since the resolution bypasses full Senate approval and could lead to criminal charges without broader consensus. Fauci, who has testified dozens of times and never refused questions before, remains a polarizing figure amid ongoing Republican calls for accountability over pandemic responses. 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/23d82fa7c3bd0451