US House votes to remove Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans wielded their power Thursday to oust Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee, seizing on past controversies over comments made by the Minnesota Democrat as reasons to stop her from returning to the prized slot.
She lost the post in a 218211 vote after a contentious floor debate.
“My leadership and voice will not be diminished if I am not on this…