Senate Punishes Fauci for Not Answering Questions, but Pardon May Protect Him

A Senate committee voted August 6, 2026, to punish Dr. Anthony Fauci for refusing to answer questions about his Covid-19 work. Fauci stayed silent, using his right against self-incrimination. Now the Justice Department must decide whether a pardon from President Biden protects Fauci from charges — something no modern case has tested.