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Rand Paul sets committee vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress

WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) and The Epoch Times describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Though Fauci received a pardon from former President Joe Biden, many Republicans say the doctor could still face charges.
The headline split The center frames it as "Rand Paul sets committee vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress". The right frames it as "Rand Paul Makes His Move Against Fauci.".
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Same-event confidenceMedium

9 sources across 2 bias buckets agree on the event.

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CenterRand Paul sets committee vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress

WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) · Center · News report

Right / center-rightRand Paul Releases Fauci Contempt Resolution Ahead of Senate Vote

The Epoch Times · Right · News report

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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Aug 4, 6:52 PM

Rand Paul sets committee vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress

Though Fauci received a pardon from former President Joe Biden, many Republicans say the doctor could still face charges.

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The Epoch TimesNews report · Aug 4, 9:05 PM

Rand Paul Releases Fauci Contempt Resolution Ahead of Senate Vote

The invocation of the Fifth Amendment was unsupported because questions were aimed at a period of time covered by a pardon, the resolution says.

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Washington Examiner - NewsNews report · Aug 4, 8:18 PM

Rand Paul to refer Fauci to DOJ for contempt of Congress after committee vote

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) will refer Dr. Anthony Fauci to the Department of Justice for contempt of Congress after a committee vote slated for Thursday morning. The move by Paul, chairman of th...

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InstapunditOpinion · Aug 4, 7:02 PM

WATCH THIS SPACE: Rand Paul Makes His Move Against Fauci.

Rand Paul Makes His Move Against Fauci.

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Aug 4, 6:52 PM

Rand Paul sets committee vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress

Though Fauci received a pardon from former President Joe Biden, many Republicans say the doctor could still face charges.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Aug 4, 6:52 PM

Rand Paul sets committee vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress

Though Fauci received a pardon from former President Joe Biden, many Republicans say the doctor could still face charges.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Aug 4, 6:52 PM

Rand Paul sets committee vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress

Though Fauci received a pardon from former President Joe Biden, many Republicans say the doctor could still face charges.

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WWL-TV 4 (Tegna, New Orleans)News report · Aug 4, 6:52 PM

Rand Paul sets committee vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress

Though Fauci received a pardon from former President Joe Biden, many Republicans say the doctor could still face charges.

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Aug 4, 6:52 PM

Rand Paul sets committee vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress

Though Fauci received a pardon from former President Joe Biden, many Republicans say the doctor could still face charges.

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Details60/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 9 sources
60/99 Wording GapLow confidence9 sources · 2 bias bucketsDeveloping · 9 sources · format mismatchFormats: News report, Opinion

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Aug 4, 6:52 PM: WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) joined the source map.

Aug 4, 6:52 PM: WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Aug 4, 6:52 PM: WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC) joined the source map.

Aug 4, 6:52 PM: WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 60/99 and story health is developing · 9 sources · format mismatch.