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Why did the Senate committee vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt?
Citing him for contempt. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. A GOP-led Senate committee voted this morning to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions during a hearing.
A week after Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times at a Senate hearing, the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted to refer Fauci to the Justice Department for contempt of Congress.
A subpoena is not an invitation. A subpoena with no consequence is not a subpoena. It's a suggestion.
Republican Chairman Rand Paul says Fauci's constitutional right against self-incrimination does not apply since he was pardoned by former President Biden. Democrats say Republicans are breaking with precedent by not respecting a witness's Fifth Amendment privilege. At the White House, Jared Halpern, Fox News.
The committee is expected to refer the contempt resolution to the Department of Justice. Fauci's attorney calls the vote a political stunt. Iran's top revolutionary commander says that Tehran will keep pursuing nuclear weapons as long as U.S.
What did Iran’s revolutionary commander say about its nuclear weapons program and the Strait of Hormuz?
and Israel have them. As for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran says it's close to a framework with Oman, but it won't automatically reopen the waterway.
President Trump reiterated yesterday the Iranians always lie about the substance of negotiations, but this morning he also sent a signal that the U.S. is ready to resume war if necessary. Denying reports about military stockpile concerns, posting to Truth Social, the U.S. has massive amounts of munitions, especially of certain types. Additionally, the large amounts are being manufactured and shipped to the U.S. as needed. Defense companies are building the largest number of plants and factories in our country's history.
How is President Trump framing the U.S. response to Iran and potential military action?
Fox's Jackie Heinrich. And a salmonella outbreak expounds. The CDC says the illness linked to Mexican jalapenos has sickened 345 people in 2527 states, prompting Chipotle and Qdoba to pull the peppers from their menus. America's listening to Fox News. Wisconsin residents will decide on a Democratic gubernatorial candidate next week.
Hassan Piker recently joined with squad member Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to rally for the state assemblywoman Francesca Hong in Milwaukee, the self-proclaimed Democratic socialist. And while she is leading in next week's gubernatorial primary, she's also facing growing questions about past controversial comments. including when she said she wanted to cancel Thanksgiving because, in her view, it was essentially racist. Holidays aside, this debate over how far left is too far is creating new headaches for moderate Democrats who are also up for reelection this cycle.
What caused the recent salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeños and which restaurants responded?
Fox's Mark Meredith. A police officer in North Carolina faces charges for using department equipment to spy on her boyfriend's ex-wife.
Officer Elizabeth Snowman of the Mooresville, North Carolina Police Department was arrested while on shift Wednesday. She's accused of accessing the department's network of AI-operated license tag readers in order to keep tabs on a woman said to be the ex-wife of Snowman's current boyfriend. The devices are manufactured by the Flock Company. Their public safety products have been the focus of a number of controversies over concerns of their misuse. Snowman has since been released on bond. The Mooresville Police Department will also consider terminating her. Eben Brown, Fox News.
What are the key political developments in Wisconsin’s upcoming gubernatorial primary?
Firefighters are battling to contain fast-moving wildfires in eastern Washington. Spokane County Sheriff John Knoll says crews are working around the clock.
We have been very, very fortunate with the evacuations on these first complex of fires. We do not want to put people back at risk. This is going to be a longer process. I want our citizens to know that as soon as we can let them back into their homes safely, we will.
The fires have destroyed more than 700 structure and one man is under arrest charged with arson. I'm Carmen Roberts. This is Fox News.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
Why did the Senate committee vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt?
0:03–1:04
2
What did Iran’s revolutionary commander say about its nuclear weapons program and the Strait of Hormuz?
1:04–1:38
3
How is President Trump framing the U.S. response to Iran and potential military action?
1:38–2:36
4
What caused the recent salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeños and which restaurants responded?
2:36–3:20
5
What are the key political developments in Wisconsin’s upcoming gubernatorial primary?
3:20–3:55