White House withdrawing Stefanik nomination to serve as U.S. ambassador to UN

The White House has informed the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that it is withdrawing Rep. Elise Stefanik’s (R-N.Y.) nomination to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, reflecting how critical her vote is in the House to passing President Trump’s agenda. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch (R-Idaho) received notice...