How television networks plan to cover Comey’s testimony
NEW YORK — With television networks setting aside regular programming to mark the moment Thursday, former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony before Congress on the investigation into Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election will be hard for most Americans to miss.
CNN has already kept a “countdown clock” to the start of Comey’s appearance before the Senate intelligence committee on its screen for days. The moment has already drawn comparisons to past congressional appearances that riveted the country, from Watergate to Anita Hill’s testimony at Clarence Thomas’ Supreme Court confirmation hearing.
“This is one of those moments where much of the country may want to stop and watch,” said Norah O’Donnell, part of the trio anchoring CBS’ live coverage.
Comey is making his first public comments since being fired by President Donald Trump and, according to his prepared remarks, will talk about the president’s efforts put the investigation behind him. CBS is one of several networks expected to air Comey’s remarks and subsequent questioning by senators.