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The excerpts from James Comey’s memoir are fascinating. But they are maybe the third or fourth biggest news item on the Trump-Russia front this afternoon. This isn’t to say they’re not significant. We understand the world around us, even the most serious matters, through characters and stories. His account provides color and compelling detail. But none of the details I’ve heard so far tell us things we didn’t already know or know as a general matter. There are several other highly significant developments which deserve your attention.