Florida attorney general in the spotlight amid ongoing investigations
A coalition of U.S. state attorneys general has subpoenaed OpenAI for internal documents on advertising, user engagement, handling of health and consumer data, and protections for minors and seniors. OpenAI has said it will "engage constructively," highlighted new safeguards in ChatGPT and is cooperating with investigators while facing related lawsuits and regulatory pressure.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee has voted 8–5 to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly during a hearing on pandemic decisions and the origins of COVID‑19. Chairman Rand Paul has authorised sending the committees report to the DC US attorney for possible prosecution and has threatened to certify the citation to the Senate president if the chamber is not in session.
The Fauci diaries have intensified scrutiny of his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. A Senate panel has voted to hold him in contempt for refusing to answer questions, while states push for records. Republicans argue for accountability; Democrats defend the former NIH director amid a renewed focus on origins, lockdowns, and media coverage.
Grand jury findings reveal misused funds in the Hope Florida case, with no charges found. Officials say funds were diverted to political activities and a marijuana ballot measure was affected. Officials defend the process and call for reforms.