Trump Jr, Manafort reach deal to avoid public hearing

Donald TrumpJr and former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort have

reached a deal with the Senate Judiciary Committee to avoid appearing at

a public hearing next week, according to Reuters news agency.

Panel Chairman Chuck Grassley and ranking member Dianne

Feinstein said in a joint statement that theywould not immediately

subpoena President Trump's eldest son or his former campaign chairmanto

testify atthe Wednesday hearing but reserve the right to do so in the

future.

US President Donald Trump's eldest son,

Donald Trump Jr, and his former campaign manager Paul Manafort were

initially determined to appear before the US congressional hearing next

week to offer testimony in response to allegations of colluding with

Russia to influence the 2016 presidential election.