Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a recent Senate hearing. He refused to answer questions pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, gain-of-function research, and other related controversies.
Republicans are reportedly considering a vote that could lead to a contempt of Congress charge against the former NIH director.
In separate news, the mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota, is currently under investigation. The probe follows a sexual harassment complaint stemming from text messages sent to city employees. The allegations have created political repercussions early in her first term.