Trump orders intelligence agencies to cooperate with spying probe

President Donald Trump has ordered US intelligence agencies to cooperate with an investigation into whether he was spied on during the 2016 election.

The probe, headed by attorney general William Barr is examining the origins of the Russia investigation.

It has long been requested by Mr. Trump, who often labels the inquiry into Russian interference a witch hunt.

On Thursday, he announced a directive that gave Mr. Barr sweeping new powers, including to declassify documents.