Trump tweeted Nielsen's exit before she could release resignation letter – live

Few tears are shed for former homeland security secretary but she was reportedly ‘undercut at every turn’ by the presidentSign up for the US briefing and get a new perspective 2.38pm BST Lawmakers in New York are introducing legislation today that would allow state officials to release Donald Trump’s taxes.Senator Brad Hoylman is sponsoring the bill, which would let the commissioner of the Department of Taxation and Finance turn over state income tax returns requested by a congressional committee for a legitimate legislative purpose.I am introducing new legislation to allow New York State officials to release state tax returns in cooperation with Congressional investigations.If Washington fails to give the American people the transparency they deserve, New York will take the lead.https://t.co/Q7lshMBWv8 2.20pm BST Embattled Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh plans to return to work when she recovers from pneumonia, WMAR reports. Pugh took a leave of absence citing her health, but it was widely perceived to be a reaction to the burgeoning scandal over her “Healthy Holly” books, which were bought by organizations doing business and seeking contracts from the city. Please don’t. https://t.co/sJHerrCmEs Continue reading…
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