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He directly responds to some of Comey’s allegations.

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We’ll let you guess which category Donald Trump falls into.

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“We remain that shining city on the hill. And they don’t like it.”

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Comey brought him up during the hearing.

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And it undercuts many GOP arguments.

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Ryan basically explained Trump’s conduct with Comey as “he didn’t know better.”

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But the businesses he runs are totally separate from the White House.

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One big question during Thursday’s hearing is whether former FBI Director James Comey thinks Trump’s conversations add up to obstruction of justice.

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A fiery opening to Congress from the former FBI director.

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Comey is set to testify that Trump asked him to drop an investigation into Michael Flynn.

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They talk about him like he’s a problematic toddler.

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Interviews with multiple senators and staffers on the committee hint at what may come up during Thursday’s hearing.

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Christie tried to defend Trump’s behavior detailed in Comey’s prepared testimony.

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Trump calling him a “showboat” isn’t exactly off the mark.

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Trump’s lawyer says he’s “vindicated.” Hahaha, no.

By Dara Lind
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Comey worried that Trump didn’t know, or care, that the FBI is supposed to be independent.

By Yochi Dreazen