Attorney investigating Trump critics resigns after pressure from officials – as it happened

Trump said I want him out' about Erik Siebert, who was investigating New York attorney general Letitia James and former FBI director James Comey. This blog is now closed.

Today, lawmakers in the House will vote on legislation, known as a continuing resolution" (CR), to prevent a looming government shutdown at the end of September.

The bill, introduced by Republicans, would fund the government until 21 November. According to Politico, House GOP whip Tom Emmer was confident, as of Thursday, that his party had enough votes. We're going to pass this," he said in an interview.