Live updates: Fauci invokes Fifth at Senate COVID hearing; Blanche nomination at stand-still

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government's top infectious disease expert, invoked his Fifth Amendment right to avoid self-incrimination during a Senate hearing on COVID-19's origins, frustrating Sen. Rand Paul. This move underscores the contentious nature of the ongoing debate over the pandemic's beginnings and raises questions about transparency and accountability in government responses. Meanwhile, the nomination of Dr. Debra L. Blanche remains stalled, highlighting the broader challenges in confirming key health officials amidst political tensions.