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Top 5 moments from Fauci's hearing: Paul boots lawyer, Moreno erupts as contempt vote looms
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a Senate hearing led by Rand Paul, declining to answer questions about gain-of-function research. The hearing included an exchange in which Paul removed Fauci's lawyer from the proceeding. Senator J.D. Moreno reacted during the session as lawmakers moved toward a contempt vote.
