Fauci-related scrutiny puts NIAID in the spotlight as investigations touch on origins research and political tensions surrounding the pandemic era.
Dr. Anthony Fauci has invoked his Fifth Amendment right and refused to answer questions at a Senate Homeland Security hearing chaired by Sen. Rand Paul. Fauci said Paul is trying to elicit testimony that could expose him to prosecution despite a preemptive pardon; Paul warned of "repercussions" and removed Fauci's lawyer from the hearing.