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| Nunes Memo latest: Republicans release controversial intelligence report | |
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| A controversial memo alleging wrongdoing by the FBI in its investigation of the Trump campaign has been declassified and released to the public. | |
| The memo, written by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, raises concerns about the FBI's interactions with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) that it says "represent a troubling breakdown of legal processes established to protect the American people from abuses related to the FISA process". | |
| The White House told the House Intelligence Committee on Friday that the report could be released to the public without redactions. | |
| Mr Trump confirmed that the memo had been declassified, telling reporters: "Congress will do whatever they're going to do. But I think it's a disgrace what's happening in our country ... A lot of people should be ashamed of themselves." | |
| Republicans and Democrats have fiercely debated the release of the memo since last month, when Mr Nunes made it available to members of the House. Republicans claim the memo contains "shocking" allegations that the American public needs to read. Democrats say the memo is an attempt to discredit the Justice Department investigation into possible Trump campaign ties to Russia. | |
| Mr Trump declined to say on Friday whether he still had faith in Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who is overseeing the Russia investigation. | |
| The FBI cautioned against releasing the memo in a rare public statement this week, saying they had "grave concerns" about its accuracy. Democratic leaders in Congress went as far as asking House Speaker Paul Ryan to remove Mr Nunes from his position. | |
| "It is long overdue that you, as Speaker, put an end to this charade and hold Congressman Nunes and all Congressional Republicans accountable to the oath they have taken to support and defend the Constitution, and protect the American people," House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi wrote in a letter. "The integrity of the House is at stake." | |
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