DEVELOPING: Former FBI Director Comey Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges, Sparks Congressional Firestorm

BREAKING NEWS: Former FBI Director James Comey Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to two federal charges of lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. He entered his plea via his lawyer, Pat Fitzgerald, during an arraignment in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia on Wednesday. The charges stem from Comey's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in September 2020. A trial date has been set for January 5, 2026. The judge also granted Comey's release with no conditions. Comey's indictment was secured by the Justice Department just days after President Trump demanded a faster investigation into his former director. This move has sparked a firestorm on Capitol Hill, with lawmakers from both parties weighing in on the development. The case against Comey centers around his testimony about interactions with then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein regarding the handling of the Russia probe. The indictment alleges that Comey made false statements to Congress about these interactions. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*