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Fauci and His Senate Nemesis Rand Paul to Face Off in Hearing

Jul 28, 2026Center Left

The Kentucky Republican has accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of funding research that triggered the Covid pandemic and lying about it to Congress — charges Dr. Fauci denies.

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