we did not fund a gain-of-function research at the wuhan institute of virology. i keep an open mind as to what the origin is. the cdc was responsible for those kinds of guidelines to schools, not me. would you have any reason to cover up any new scientific evidence relating to the origins of the covid-19 virus? absolutely not. john: a live look at capitol hill where dr. anthony fauci, the face of the federal response to the covid pandemic, as testifying publicly for the very first time since retiring from government service. it s been quite a hearing so far. hello, i m john roberts in washington. it begins a new week, sandra. sandra: welcome, everyone. i m sandra smith in new york and this is america reports. they ve been pressing fauci on everything, from gain-of-function research to what triggered the outbreak in the first place. john: 16 is quick to deny allegations he tried to cover up the possibility that the pandemic originated from a laboratory in china,
venezuela. police shot him in the ankle. he entered the country illegally through eagle pass, texas, last july, and police say he s a suspect in several robberies in the queens area. police say the officers he shot left the hospital this morning, and they said the officer who was shot in his bulletproof vest actually helped apply a tourniquet for the officer shot in his leg. here is the gun that police say he used in the shooting. he had it illegally. his moped was also unregistered. as of right now, this migrant hasn t been arraigned at this point. we are monitoring that, sandra, as the investigation into other crimes that he may or may not have been accused or have taken part in continues. we will send it back to you. sandra: and we will bring updates as we get them. nate, thank you. john? john: let s dig deeper into this with byron york, chief political correspondent for the washington examiner. here is president biden s poll numbers according to recent