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US attorney general Jeff Sessions has said the Trump administration is "taking a stand" against unauthorised leaks of classified information. It follows a series of news reports concerning the White House and Mr Trump's presidential campaign that relied on sensitive material. The Justice Department has warned some of the information being leaked has the potential to threaten national security. Jeff Sessions denies discussing Trump's campaign with Russian 'operatives' Image: Mr Sessions told reporters that 'the culture of leaking must stop' Mr Sessions said the Trump administration is determined to tackle "the staggering number of leaks undermining the ability of our government to protect this country". He told reporters that the number of investigations into leaks of sensitive information has trebled since Mr Trump took office, and four people have already been charged. Anger in the White House about leaks has been growing of late. The Washington Post has published embarrassing transcripts of conversations the President held with the leaders of Mexico and Australia back in January. President Trump has created the 'Raise Act' - new legislation which makes it harder for foreigners to enter America. Video: Trump to Mexico: Stop saying you won't fund wall According to the transcripts, Mr Trump told President Enrique Pena Nieto of Mexico to stop publicly saying he would not pay for the border wall between the two countries. The newspaper also reported details of another heated phone call which Mr Trump held with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on 28 January, in which the President described their conversation as "ridiculous". Both men argued over an agreement in which the US accepts refugees from Australian detention centres on Papua New Guinea, with Mr Trump losing his temper and saying: "I have had it." He added: "I have been making these calls all day, and this is the most unpleasant call all day." 
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