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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: AUGUST 7, 2026
1. Senate Committee Votes to Hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in Contempt
A Republican-led Senate committee chaired by Kentucky Senator Rand Paul voted to hold retired immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights after accusing lawmakers of attempting to coerce him into perjury to justify criminal charges. Congressional Democrats condemned the action as a performative distraction, emphasizing how political grievances surrounding pandemic-era policies continue to endure.
2. Justin Pearson Wins Primary in Redrawn Tennessee District…
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