Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during US Senate hearing about Covid origins
BBC NewsWednesday, July 29, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.
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- Why it matters
- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Anthony Fauci and Senate.
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What happened
The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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BBC News published: Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during US Senate hearing about Covid origins
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Anthony Fauci and Senate.
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