US Senate rejects Trump's impeachment articles

As expected, the US Senate rejected Donald Trump's impeachment articles alleging abuse of power and obstructing Congress. The president has been acquitted and will retain his office.

Democrats lacked 19 votes to oust Trump. Only 48 senators found the president guilty of abuse of power. Among them was Senator Mitt Romney as the only one from the Republican bloc

Under US law, two-thirds (67 senators) are needed in this House to remove the president from power.

(PAP)