Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner to testify over alleged links to Russia

Donald Trump's son-in-law and top aide Jared Kushner will appear before a Senate panel investigating Russian interference in the US election, the White House said.

Mr Kushner, 36, was Mr Trump's main intermediary with foreign governments during the 2016 election campaign and now plays that role in the White House.

He arranged meetings between Mr Trump and other world leaders, including Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto.

White House press secretary Sean Spicer today revealed Mr Kushner would testify over the allegations.

"Based on the media frenzy that exists around this, he volunteered," Mr Spicer said.

Mr Kushner’s contacts with Russian officials are now coming under scrutiny, amid explosive allegations of collusion between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin.

"Throughout the campaign and transition, Jared Kushner served as the official primary point of contact with foreign governments and officials," a White House official said.

"Given this role, he has volunteered to speak with Chairman Burr's committee, but has not yet received confirmation," the official said, referring to Senator Richard Burr of North Carolina, who chairs the Senate intelligence committee.

US intelligence has concluded that Russia launched a broad-ranging campaign designed to help Mr Trump win the election.