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Fauci set for contentious Senate hearing on COVID-19 pandemic origins
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· July 29, 2026
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Key takeaway Anthony Fauci, a key figure in the US response to the pandemic, will testify before the committee.
A Senate committee is investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Anthony Fauci, a key figure in the US response to the pandemic, will testify before the committee.
This will be his first appearance before Congress in over two years. The committee is led by a senator known for disagreeing with Fauci. Fauci's role in the pandemic response spanned two presidential administrations.
He held various high-level positions, including a long tenure as director of a national health institute. Further details about the hearing and Fauci's expected testimony are available from the source. The investigation into the pandemic's origins is ongoing, with the Senate committee seeking information from Fauci and other experts.
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Published: July 29, 2026 ·
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