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  1. Senate subpoenaed Anthony Fauci over misleading testimony, and Rand Paul asked him to voluntarily testify.

Anthony Fauci is facing scrutiny regarding his testimony, including allegations of influencing officials about local lockdowns and using media for self-promotion.

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Anthony Fauci is facing scrutiny regarding his testimony, including allegations of influencing officials about local lockdowns and using media for self-promotion.

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  1. Fauci's influence is detailed by specific closures in CA and NYC, alongside Paul releasing his notes.1 source
  2. Fauci's diary details calls regarding school closures; contempt resolution advanced against his testimony.1 source
  3. Fauci's influence on local lockdowns and Paul's release of his diary intensify scrutiny.1 source
  4. Matt Taibbi called for an investigation into Anthony Fauci, a controversy covered by CNN.Sub-event
  5. Jay Bhattacharya accuses Anthony Fauci of abusing power while he was a professor and now serves as acting director of the CDC.Sub-event
  6. Paul seeks to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt over his actions and testimony.Sub-event
  7. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment during committee hearing led by Rand Paul.1 source
  8. Criticism of Fauci's public presence and rhetoric continues amid trust concerns.1 source
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  1. Rand Paul questioned Anthony Fauci regarding his pursuit of a prize.Sub-event
  2. Fauci is accused of influencing local officials to impose lockdowns, coinciding with Paul releasing his diaries.1 source
  3. Anthony Fauci received assistance from Jake Tapper and was advised by Chuck Todd on how to handle media criticism ahead of televised interviews.Sub-event
  4. Allegations surface that Fauci pressured de Blasio regarding NYC pandemic lockdowns.1 source
  5. Fauci under scrutiny for testimony and influence on officials regarding local lockdowns.1 source

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