A Senate committee hearing has taken a contentious turn, with Dr. Fauci at the center. In response to questioning from Republican senators, Fauci has declined to answer numerous times, citing the Fifth Amendment.

The hearing has been marked by angry and sometimes mocking questions from senators. Fauci's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment has been repeated over 100 times. Further details on the hearing are available from ABC13 Houston, for readers in The Woodlands, TX, seeking more information on this developing story.