Republicans in US call for investigation into leaks that led to the resignation of the national security

 

  Leading Republicans in the US have called for an investigation into leaks that led to the resignation of the national security adviser Michael Flynn.


   According to reports, the heads of the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees are concerned that potentially classified information was released.

  Flynn is alleged to have discussed US sanctions with Russia's ambassador in calls before his own appointment.

   It is illegal for private citizens to conduct US diplomacy. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump, who is also facing questions over his ties with Russia, pledged to punish the intelligence officials who leaked the information.