Public health experts and advocates are defending Dr. Anthony Fauci after he faced fierce criticism from Republicans at a Senate hearing. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/31/anthony-fauci-praised-hero-public-health-workers-amid-senate-hearing/91120699007/?taid=6a6d1b1006e58b00018faf35&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter