Trump's announcement on Twitter came after the deputy director of national intelligence, Sue Gordon, resigned. She said in a note to Trump that stepping down was not her "preference," but added, "You should have your team."
Trump also expressed concerns about Israeli settlement building, although his administration has been far less critical of settlements than his predecessor Barack Obama.
Trump's defense team argued Friday that the Senate doesn't need to call more witnesses because the case from House Democrats is defective, but that calling witnesses could permanently damage relations between Congress and the presidency.
Trump has been tweeting about Amazon for the past several days, claiming the company is ripping off the U.S. Postal Service, using the Post as a lobbying tool, and underpaying on taxes. Several of those accusations have been widely disputed. Trump’s latest attack came Thursday morning.
Trump arrived at Bagram Air Field shortly after 8:30 p.m. local time and spent more than two-and-a-half hours on the ground. Reporters were under strict instructions to keep the trip a secret to ensure his safety.
Trump told supporters in Montana on Thursday that Republicans needed to maintain control of Congress to stave off possible impeachment proceedings against him, although Democrats have played down any discussion of that approach.
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Trump is reportedly expected to sign an executive order Monday asking his trade office to consider an investigation into China over alleged theft of American technology and intellectual property.
Trump, in his State of the Union speech last week, said he was willing to work with lawmakers to deliver new and important infrastructure investment, including investments in the cutting-edge industries of the future, calling it a "necessity".
Trump told reporters he "spent a great deal of time" talking about the allegation with Putin, while Putin denied any interference in US internal affairs.
Trump has repeatedly blasted inquiry and said there was "no collusion" between his campaign and Russia. Moscow has denied any meddling in the 2016 presidential election.