Trump will not block ex-FBI director's testimony: White House

The White House today said that Donald Trump would not use presidential powers to prevent ex- FBI director Jim Comey from testifying to Congress.

"The President's power to assert executive privilege is well-established," the White House said in a statement.

"However, in order to facilitate a swift and thorough examination of the facts sought by the Senate Intelligence Committee, President Trump will not assert executive privilege regarding James Comey's scheduled testimony.