Anthony Fauci faces potential federal charges and invokes the Fifth Amendment after receiving a preemptive pardon from Joe Biden.

The entities involved

• Anthony Fauci →

  American immunologist and head of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

  • Tulsi Gabbard accused Anthony Fauci of funding gain-of-function research.Mon 15:18
  • Rand Paul led an investigation into Anthony Fauci's actions, ordering he to respond to a subpoena. HHS subsequently transferred Fauci's phone to Ron Johnson's panel, while Gary Peters criticized the inquiry.Fri 06:39
• Joe Biden →

  46th President of the United States (2021–2025)

  • Biden opposed the Trump administration's release of recordings, leading to a ruling by Judge Friedrich on the matter.Mon 17:55
  • The article links Iran's actions to US prices, Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the impact of the Iran war on Nebraska.Mon 17:13
• Rand Paul →

  United States Senator from Kentucky since 2011

  • Lawmakers, including Rand Paul and Mike Johnson, proposed a bipartisan panel to address entitlement issues and budget deficits.Mon 13:00
  • The Trump administration expanded immigration policy while Rand Paul's committee sought investigation findings related to the actions.Sat 04:32

Related events

• During a congressional hearing, Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights, leading to calls for a contempt vote against him.Aug 1
• Joe Biden granted Anthony Fauci a preventive pardon amid allegations that Fauci lied to Congress about funding research at the Wuhan lab.Jun 19
• Biden administration issued a blanket pardon on July 29, 2026.Jul 30
• Donald Trump is facing charges in Georgia regarding election interference, while a presidential pardon was also considered for him.Aug 28
• Anthony Fauci was questioned by Josh Hawley during a congressional hearing and invoked his Fifth Amendment rights.Aug 1