Sen. Paul threatens to hold Fauci in contempt. And, a new rule undercuts U.S. asylum
The newsletter covers three developments: Senator Rand Paul’s move towards holding Anthony Fauci in contempt after a contentious COVID-19 hearing; a new asylum rule allowing cases to be sent to immigration court without an initial interview; and expanded Medicare access to certain weight-loss drugs.
– Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during questioning about COVID-19’s origins, and Paul said he would pursue contempt proceedings.
– The asylum rule takes effect immediately and permits asylum officers to refer applicants to court without interviewing them first.
– Medicare now offers eligible patients certain GLP-1 weight-loss medicines for a $50 monthly co-payment, subject to medical criteria and prior authorisation.
- Paul seeks contempt action against Fauci after his refusal to answer questions.
- Asylum applicants may be sent to court without an initial interview.
- Eligible Medicare patients can access certain GLP-1 drugs for $50 monthly.