Josh Hawley

What to know

• Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a Senate hearing on July 29, 2026. Jul 29
• Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) chaired the hearing and accused Fauci of using the amendment to avoid accountability. Jul 29
• Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a Senate hearing on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jul 29
• Senator Rand Paul, the committee chairman, announced the committee would vote next week on holding Fauci in contempt of Congress. Jul 29
• Dr. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate committee hearing on his pandemic involvement. Jul 29