What to know as Senate panel sets vote to hold Fauci in contempt

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is poised to vote on holding Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former top health official, in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a committee hearing. This move indicates growing GOP opposition and raises concerns about the legal ramifications for Fauci. It also underscores the escalating political tensions surrounding his testimony, particularly in the context of ongoing debates about government accountability and the role of experts in public health policy.