A Senate panel has voted to hold Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, in contempt of Congress.

The vote came after Dr. Fauci failed to provide requested documents related to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. The panel, led by Senator Rand Paul, has been investigating the origins of the virus and what they describe as "gain-of-function" research funded by the U.S. government.

Dr. Fauci has maintained that he has provided all the information requested and has accused the panel of engaging in political theater. The contempt resolution now moves to the full Senate for consideration.

In separate news, an A.I. model has reportedly created novel viruses not found in nature. The implications of this development are still being assessed.