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DOJ Faces Controversial Decision on Fauci Contempt Case

Updated 2026-08-09 10:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The Justice Department is considering whether to charge former COVID czar Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress. The decision presents complex legal and political challenges.

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The Hill
The push to charge former COVID czar Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress is full of pitfalls for prosecutors, should the Justice Department choose to take up the case. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved the criminal referral Thursday, arguing that Fauci's as
2026-08-09 10:00 UTC
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