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Sen. Paul threatens to hold Fauci in contempt. And, a new rule undercuts U.S. asylum

NPR News · Jul 30, 2026, 7:45 AM EDT

Sen. Rand Paul is moving to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights. And, the Trump administration has announced a new rule for the asylum process.

Sen. Rand Paul is moving to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights. And, the Trump administration has announced a new rule for the asylum process.

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