U.S. Forces and Iran Engage; Fauci to Address Senate Committee on COVID-19 Response

Why it matters locally: Renewed military engagements involving U.S. forces and Iran may impact North Dakota's military personnel stationed overseas, as well as the families of service members within the state. Dr. Fauci's testimony on the COVID-19 response could inform public health strategies and resource allocation decisions for agencies like the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services.

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U.S. forces and Iran have resumed military engagements. This development follows an attack Iran launched yesterday against U.S. personnel in the Middle East. Separately, a Senate committee plans to question Dr. Anthony Fauci regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Fauci previously served as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He will provide testimony to the committee regarding various aspects of the pandemic response.