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

Sen. Paul threatens to hold Fauci in contempt. And, a new rule undercuts U.S. asylum
NPR News Thursday 30 July 2026, 11:45 UTC By Brittney Melton 1 min read
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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.(Image credit: Anna Moneymaker)

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.

(Image credit: Anna Moneymaker)

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