What We Know About Dr. Fauci Pleading the Fifth in Senate Hearing on Covid Origins

Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Benjamin Mueller / nytimes - In a three-hour Senate hearing this week, Dr. Fauci invoked his constitutional right to stay silent, leaving people confused about many of the issues raised.

AI Summary: A Senate hearing probing COVID-19’s origins put Dr. Anthony Fauci in the hot seat, with fierce questioning from senators including Rand Paul. At one point Fauci asserted his right against self-incrimination, sparking contentious exchanges, media analysis of his private notes and renewed debate about institutional decisions early in the pandemic.

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