Trump celebrates James Comey indictment as ex-FBI director says ‘I’m innocent: let’s have a trial’ – live

President lauds two-count indictment while Comey says ‘my heart is broken for the Department of Justice’

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Dozens of House Democrats have signed a letter to Donald Trump and secretary of state Marco Rubio, urging the administration to recognize Palestinian statehood.

The letter, led by California Democrat Ro Khanna, has 46 signatures, and lawmakers will send it to the US president on Friday, according to plans first provided to the Guardian.