Episode 1543 • • 1:51:48 - 1:55:14
1543: Buffalo Feathers
USAID and Gain-of-Function Oversight Debate
The debate over viral research transparency continues as Senator Rand Paul highlights the role of USAID in funding projects that may involve gain-of-function research. Secretary Blinken maintained that the specific programs in question were not engaged in such research, while Paul argued that without access to the grant proposals, Congress cannot perform proper oversight.