Bill Maher slams Rand Paul over Fauci diary release and contempt push

Bill Maher slams Rand Paul over Fauci diary release and contempt push

According to Fox News, comedian Bill Maher accused Senator Rand Paul of abandoning his libertarian privacy stance after Paul released Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic diary and sought a contempt of Congress referral. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee had voted along party lines to hold Dr.

Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights more than 100 times during a hearing, the New York Times reported. Earlier, state attorneys in Alabama and Florida said Biden's pardon would not shield Fauci from possible state criminal or civil liability, and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced a probe into Fauci's actions, citing his repeated Fifth Amendment invocation, Fox News reported. Legal experts warned that any prosecution could face significant hurdles, Slate noted.

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Bill Maher says Rand Paul abandoned his libertarian privacy stance
Bill Maher says Rand Paul abandoned his libertarian privacy stance

foxnews.com • 08 août 18h16

Comedian Bill Maher accused Senator Rand Paul of abandoning his libertarian privacy stance after the senator disclosed Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic diary and sought a contempt of Congress referral.

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The Real Reason Rand Paul Put a DOJ Target on Anthony Fauci’s Back
The Real Reason Rand Paul Put a DOJ Target on Anthony Fauci’s Back

Slate • 07 août 19h49

The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment during a hearing, while legal experts note potential challenges to any prosecution.

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Fauci Is Far From the First Person to Plead the Fifth Before Congress
Fauci Is Far From the First Person to Plead the Fifth Before Congress

The New York Times • 07 août 02h24

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right over 100 times during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing, joining a historical record of congressional testimonies where witnesses declined to answer questions.

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Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress

AP News • 06 août 22h14

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a COVID-19 hearing, referring the matter to the Justice Department.

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Live updates: Senate committee to vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress
Live updates: Senate committee to vote on whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress

CNN • 06 août 15h36

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted along party lines to refer Dr. Anthony Fauci to the Justice Department for possible contempt charges after he invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a hearing.

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Senate committee set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress - US politics live
Senate committee set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress - US politics live

The Guardian • 06 août 10h44

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will vote on a resolution to hold former health official Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment during a hearing on COVID-19 origins.

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Senators to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for pleading the Fifth during tense hearing
Senators to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for pleading the Fifth during tense hearing

NBC News • 06 août 09h00

Republican senators on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee plan to vote on a contempt of Congress resolution against Dr. Anthony Fauci, who declined to answer numerous questions during a recent hearing.

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Senate committee to vote on contempt of Congress for Fauci : NPR
Senate committee to vote on contempt of Congress for Fauci : NPR

NPR • 06 août 07h16

The Republican-led Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee may vote to hold former health official Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment during a hearing on the COVID-19 response.

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Three state attorneys general subpoena Anthony Fauci over Covid guidance
Three state attorneys general subpoena Anthony Fauci over Covid guidance

NBC News • 06 août 02h30

Florida, West Virginia and Louisiana attorneys general have subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci, seeking documents related to awards, grants and other financial matters tied to his pandemic guidance.

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Fauci's pandemic-era iPhone obtained by Sen Ron Johnson subcommittee
Fauci's pandemic-era iPhone obtained by Sen Ron Johnson subcommittee

Fox News • 06 août 01h08

The Senate Homeland Security Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations secured a copy of Dr. Anthony Fauci's iPhone used while he was at HHS, as the committee prepares a contempt hearing related to gain-of-function research inquiries.

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Louisiana AG Liz Murrill to investigate Fauci after Fifth Amendment
Louisiana AG Liz Murrill to investigate Fauci after Fifth Amendment

Fox News • 02 août 06h58

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said her office will investigate Dr. Anthony Fauci, citing his repeated invocation of the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing, and noted that a federal pardon does not preclude state-level action.

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Anthony Fauci faces state probes after Biden pardon shields him federally
Anthony Fauci faces state probes after Biden pardon shields him federally

Fox News • 01 août 14h39

State attorneys in Alabama and Florida say Biden's pardon does not shield Dr. Anthony Fauci from potential state-level criminal or civil liability for his role in the COVID-19 response.

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