US politics live: Pardon controversy spirals, first Trump TV interview stuns

Donald Trump clashed with the host of his first interview — offering him three blunt words as he went on a tirade. Follow our live coverage.

Welcome back to our live coverage of Donald Trump’s early days in office, as he sets the tone for his second term as President of the United States.

Those days continue to be eventful.

Mr Trump sat down for his first television interview — when he floated ending federal disaster relief and leaving states to fend for themselves during emergencies.

With Los Angeles scorched by wildfires and the eastern United States still recovering from two devastating hurricanes, Mr Trump accused the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of turning its back on victims.

Read on for the latest updates.