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Anthony Fauci again faces questions from Senate Republicans about pandemic origins
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· July 29, 2026
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Key takeaway Anthony Fauci is scheduled to appear before a Senate committee.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is scheduled to appear before a Senate committee. He will be facing questions from Senate Republicans about the origins of the coronavirus.
This is not the first time he has been questioned on the topic. A subpoena was issued by Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, requiring Fauci to appear.
The senator has been investigating the origins of the coronavirus for years. Further details about the Senate committee hearing and Sen. Paul's investigation are available from the source.
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Published: July 29, 2026 ·
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What is this story about? Dr. Anthony Fauci is scheduled to appear before a Senate committee. He will be facing questions from Senate Republicans about the origins of the coronavirus. This is not the first time he has been…
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