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Rand Paul Named Homeland Security Chair, Targets Fauci in 'COVID Cover-up' Probe, Plans to Reinstate 'Remain in Mexico'

Nov 15, 2024, 12:11 PM

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has been announced as the next chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Paul has vowed to prioritize investigations into the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically targeting what he calls the 'COVID cover-up,' and to scrutinize the role of federal funding in gain-of-function research in Wuhan. He has been a vocal critic of Dr. Anthony Fauci and aims to examine his role in the pandemic response. Paul has also indicated plans to immediately reinstate the Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy for asylum seekers. Emphasizing the need for Congress to 'stand up once again for its constitutional role,' Paul chose to chair this committee over others to address executive branch failures and abuses.