Fauci Faces Heated House Hearing on COVID-19 Origins and Response

Dr. Anthony Fauci testified before a Republican-led House panel investigating the origins of COVID-19 and the government's pandemic response. The hearing, marked by intense partisan debate, saw Republicans grilling Fauci on various issues, including the lab leak theory and pandemic policies, while Democrats defended him. Fauci denied allegations of misconduct and reiterated his stance on the virus's origins and NIH funding. The testimony and a prior closed-door interview will contribute to the subcommittee's final report expected later this year.