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TMZ Founder Harvey Levin Defends Dr. Anthony Fauci as Republicans Press Former Health Official at Senate Hearing

The media mogul called Fauci an 'amazing public servant' in a rare personal video, contrasting with GOP criticism during Wednesday's contentious committee session.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Top 5 Moments From Fauci's Hearing: Paul Boots Lawyer, Moreno Erupts as Contempt Vote Looms

The former NIH director invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during testimony before Sen. Rand Paul's committee.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Rand Paul Schedules Committee Vote to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress After Testimony Invoking Fifth Amendment

The Senate resolution would require 60 votes to advance past a filibuster, and any criminal referral to DOJ faces the same procedural hurdle.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Laura Ingraham Stands During Senate Hearing When Asked About COVID-19 Shaming

The Fox News host joined others in standing during Sen. Bernie Moreno's question about pandemic-era accountability at Dr. Anthony Fauci's appearance before the Senate.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Paul Says Senate Panel to Vote on Holding Fauci in Contempt

The vote would follow Dr. Anthony Fauci's invocation of the Fifth Amendment at a Senate hearing, refusing to answer questions about COVID-19 origins and pandemic response.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Fauci Attorney Ejected From Senate Hearing After Chaotic Exchange With Paul

The former NIAID director invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly before the hearing devolved into procedural chaos over an unrecognized lawyer.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment Right at Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Origins

Former NIAID director declines to answer questions from Sen. Rand Paul during Homeland Security Committee hearing, citing constitutional protections.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Maine Democrat Troy Jackson Faces Scrutiny Over Support for Popular Vote While Winning Senate Nomination Through Convention Process

Jackson, who sponsored legislation in 2019 to award Maine's electoral votes based on national popular vote, secured the Democratic nomination with 94% of delegate support after party replaced scandal-plagued candidate.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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No Jews on Mamdani's 'Truly Representative' NYC Judiciary Panel, Sparking Backlash

Four Jewish bar associations backed by the ADL say Mayor Mamdani's 19-member judicial advisory committee contains zero Jewish members despite rhetoric about diversity.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read
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Battle to Replace Late House Dem Goes to Runoff After Daughter Failed to Clinch Seat

Marcye Scott and Everton Blair will face off Aug. 25 in Georgia's 13th Congressional District, where the winner adds a seat in a narrowly divided House.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 4 min read