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Fauci has repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a heated hearing, citing constitutional protections as Republicans press for answers on Covid origins, vaccine guidance, and pandemic policy. A potential contempt vote hangs over the hearing, with Democrats arguing the process could harm public health and Republicans saying more must be disclosed.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee has voted to refer a contempt of Congress motion against Fauci to the Justice Department. Fauci has invoked the Fifth Amendment during questioning, citing long-standing constitutional protections, while Republicans argue the move highlights accountability for pandemic-era actions; Democrats caution it could impede future oversight.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has expanded from Sevier County roots to millions of children worldwide, delivering free books monthly to under-fives. Following Parton’s death, communities in Scotland, the US, and beyond highlight its impact on literacy, foster care, and family routines.
A centuries-old Mason-Dixon Line map has sold at Brunk Auctions in Asheville after a heated bidding round. The survey, drawn in 1768 to settle colonial borders, has a legacy tied to later U.S. history including the Missouri Compromise and the Civil War. The anonymous buyer paid nearly $X, with the Library of Congress absent from bidding.