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It’s Wednesday. It’s a busy one. Let’s get into it.

In today's issue:

• Comey appears in court, pleads not guilty

• More potential charges against Trump foes

• Flight delays spread on shutdown Day 8

• Schumer: ‘No f---ing way’ Dems give in

• House fight over Dem waiting to be sworn-in

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🏛️ IN ALEXANDRIA, VA.

It’s Comey’s day in court:

Former FBI Director James Comey has formally pleaded not guilty to charges related to his 2020 congressional testimony involving the FBI’s investigation into President Trump’s ties to Russia during the 2016 presidential race.

Comey appeared in an Alexandria, Va., courtroom, declaring his innocence in the politically charged ca

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