All eyes on FBI Director James Comey as Russia and wiretap claims swirl

[DonViejo]

AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
19 MAR 2017 AT 10:01 ET

FBI I director James Comey will be in the hot seat Monday facing lawmakers who accuse him of stonewalling Congress, as they demand answers about Donald Trump’s potential Russia ties and the president’s extraordinary accusation of wiretapping by his predecessor.

The two explosive issues have preoccupied Republicans and Democrats alike for weeks, robbing Trump’s administration of a smoother rollout and raising uncomfortable questions about possible collusion between Trump associates and the Kremlin. The stakes for the tycoon-turned-world-leader could hardly be higher.

Comey will testify before the House Intelligence Committee at an open hearing aimed at investigating Russia’s interference in the 2016 election campaign.

National Security Agency director Mike Rogers is also scheduled to testify.

The US intelligence community has publicly blamed Moscow for hacks of the Democratic National Committee last year, and suggested the cyber attacks were aimed at steering the election to a Trump victory.

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[Tommy_Carcetti]

1. I hate that the story is in the hands of such an unpredictable person

But let it proceed as it will.

[MineralMan]

2. I suggest that everyone watch this live.

It may be a historical moment you will regret missing if you don't.

Of course, it may also be a bust, but I doubt it.

[old guy]

3. My cynicism forbids me from expecting much from this production.

Comey was at least an enabler of the GOP program during the election cycle and there is no indication that he is anything different now. There will be no smoking gun, there will be no definitive answers and will only lead to more questions which in turn will go unanswered.