Senate Cmte votes to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress over his taking the Fifth at a COVID hearing; Pres. Trump signs order banning 'birth tourism' citizenship
Summary
The episode covers the Senate’s pre-recess agenda, including failed votes on the Farm Bill and crypto legislation, alongside debates over Social Security reform and PFAS regulations. It features updates on the Iran conflict, with Vice President Vance defending negotiations while Democrats criticize the war’s cost and munitions shortages. Additionally, the FCC repealed TV ownership caps, and the Homeland Security Committee referred Dr. Fauci to the Justice Department.
Topics discussed
Senate committee holds Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress
Senate agenda: SAVE Act, crypto bill, and recess plans
Bipartisan NIL legislation for college sports
Social Security shortfall and commission debate
FCC repeals national TV station ownership cap
Farm bill fails in committee over SNAP dispute
Voting Rights Act anniversary and Trump battleships
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