Previously, the CIA did not take a position on where the virus - which is responsible for more than seven million deaths worldwide - came from.
Dr. Matthew Memoli, a National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases researcher focused on flu and other respiratory viruses, has been named acting director of the nearly $50 billion agency.
The past three administrations have tried to limit gain-of-function research. The second Trump administration might be the first one to be successful at doing so.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) issued 14 bipartisan subpoenas for Biden-era federal departments to continue COVID-19 origins investigations.
Rand Paul condemned Biden for issuing a pardon to Dr. Anthony Fauci for all crimes he may have committed as one of his last acts in the White House.
"Dr. Fauci saw that and he said, 'Oh my God, I could get blamed for all this. So I'm going to have to establish complete control so nobody has questions'"
President Donald Trump has ended the federal security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious disease expert who advised him on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s federal security protection was withdrawn, with President Trump advising him to arrange private security. Fauci’s controversial role in shaping the COVID-19 pandemic response earned praise and criticism.
Given he continues to face ongoing threats due to his public-facing role during the Covid-19 pandemic, Fauci has now hired his own private security that he’ll pay for himself.
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A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected.