D. C. And good morning, everybody. Welcome to this special splitedition of today on a thursday morning. So glad youre with us. Its a big day here on capitol hill. Matt, youre back in studio 1a and the stage is set for some consequential testimony. This is the political version of mustsee tv. Millions of people are going to stop what theyre doing and watch from home or from their workplace. But what does it take, savannah, to be one of the lucky one toss actually get a seat in that hearing room . Well, you have to be an early riser, thats for sure. I can show you a live shot outside the hearing room in the Hart Senate Office building. People are already there. It will be filled with lawmakers, with staff, a lot of reporters, but also spectators willing to wait in line. Well take you what we think will be happening here today. This hearing gets underway, 10 00 a. M. Eastern, former fbi director james comey will begin his testimony before the Senate Intelligence committee. Hes going to be
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