Investigating Fauci for Lying to Congress Difficult, Legal Experts Say

Plus: What to Expect From House's Partisan Probe of Capitol Riot (Lucas/Parisi/McIntyre)

July 27 2021   Good morning from Washington, where a House committee with only two Republicans begins to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Fred Lucas brings us up to speed, and also reports on the likelihood that the Justice Department will look into whether Anthony Fauci lied to Congress. On the podcast, Rep. Andy Biggs argues that vaccine mandates are un-American. Plus: the return of inflation; what health care is really like in Cuba; China sanctions a former U.S. commerce secretary; and Sen. Rick Scott's budget road trip continues. Twenty-five years ago today, a nail-laced pipe bomb explodes in a park in Atlanta during the Summer Olympics, killing one and injuring over 100.     NEWS Investigating Fauci for Lying to Congress Difficult, Legal Experts Say By Fred Lucas Past prosecutions for lying to Congress have a mixed record, and the law hasn't been applied across the board. More NEWS What to Expect From House's Partisan Probe of Capitol Riot By Fred Lucas "The Congress and country face a time of challenge no less daunting for the fate of our democracy," Speaker Nancy Pelosi says, comparing the Civil War with the Jan. 6 riot. More COMMENTARY Inflation Something to Worry About Now By Patrick Tyrrell Inflation was 5.4% in June, the highest percentage jump since 2008, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. More ANALYSIS Vaccine Mandates Are 'What a Tyranny Would Do,' Arizona Lawmaker Says By Rachel del Guidice "It's what an authoritarian government would do," Rep. Andy Biggs says about talk of vaccine mandates. More COMMENTARY Exploding All Those Myths About Exceptional Cuban Health Care By Zach Thapar All that praise is based on falsehoods. More COMMENTARY How Congress Keeps Putting Us Further Into Debt By Sen. Rick Scott The responsible thing to do would be to pay off your debt, not just hike the limit. More NEWS Former Commerce Secretary Among 7 Sanctioned by China Over Hong Kong By Thomas Catenacci China sanctions former Trump official Wilbur Ross and six other U.S. individuals or entities in retaliation for human rights penalties levied against the communist government. More COMMENTARY 11 Examples of Why Government Shouldn't Go After Lawful Gun Industry By Amy Swearer The truth is that lawful gun ownership doesn't lie at the heart of gun-related violence. Guns in the hands of peaceable citizens actually may be part of the solution. More           Donate to The Daily Signal Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter How are we doing? We welcome your comments, suggestions, and story tips. Please reply to this email or send us a note at letters@dailysignal.com. The Daily Signal 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (800) 546-2843     Add morningbell@heritage.org to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. You are subscribed to this newsletter as johnmhames1.diogenes--light@blogger.com. If you want to receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, please click here to update your subscription.