US president Donald Trump intensified his attack on Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar at a campaign rally in North Carolina on Wednesday night, prompting chants of “send her back, send her back” from the crowd. “These congresswomen are helping the rise of a militant, hard left,” Mr Trump said. 137 Democrats voted with Republicans to “table” — effectively kill – the resolution before it got to debate or a vote on the matter. Defending her opposition to an impeachment resolution, Ms Pelsoi said that six congressional committees were already investigating Mr Trump. The 230-198 vote saw all Democrats vote to hold the two senior cabinet officials in contempt.

Source: The Irish Times July 18, 2019 05:37 UTC