Rand Paul Leads Senate Committee Vote to Hold Fauci in Contempt

The Senate committee voted along party lines to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment during testimony; Rand Paul led the effort and said he would refer the matter to the Justice Department.

Left-leaning outlets stress objections to the vote and the exchange over its precedent. Center outlets emphasize the vote, the competing legal arguments and what may happen next. Right-leaning outlets more often present the vote as accountability for Fauci’s refusal to answer, with some strongly criticizing Fauci and opponents.