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Comey Indictment Sparks Democracy Debate Amid Shutdown Fears

9/27/2025

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In a PBS News Hour discussion, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart address James Comey's indictment and a looming government shutdown with the risk of mass federal layoffs.
Brooks calls the indictment an erosion of democracy and questions the motives behind the charges.
Capehart agrees that justice must be impartial and urges Democrats to safeguard health care while limiting presidential powers.

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Story summary

In a PBS News Hour discussion, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart address James Comey's indictment and a looming government shutdown with the risk of mass federal layoffs.
Brooks calls the indictment an erosion of democracy and questions the motives behind the charges.
Capehart agrees that justice must be impartial and urges Democrats to safeguard health care while limiting presidential powers.