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'Yet Another Improper Effort to Coerce the Intelligence Agencies'

Former FBI director James Comey’s testimony raises new questions for congressional lawmakers.
Source: Joshua Roberts / Reuters

Democrats and Republicans reacted very differently to the Wednesday release of former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony detailing interactions with President Trump, including a meeting in which Comey claims Trump told him “I need loyalty, I expect loyalty,” with Democrats expressing alarm while Republicans rushing to the president’s defense.

Comey, who was abruptly fired by Trump in May, is scheduled to testify in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee during a highly-anticipated hearing on Thursday where he will deliver his full remarks and respond to questions from at Comey’s request.

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