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Director James Comey leaves a closed door meeting with Senators at the U.S. Capitol on March 15, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Former FBI Director James Comey is testifying Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee in a highly anticipated hearing.
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Comey was abruptly fired by President Donald Trump last month, spurring allegations that the president was trying to impede the FBI's investigation into Russia's efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election.
Trump reportedly asked Comey to end the bureau's investigation into former national security advisor Micheal Flynn's ties to Russia.