Elise Stefanik to Remain in US Congress as Trump Withdraws UN Ambassador Nomination to Hold Narrow GOP Majority

United Nations Ambassador-designate Elise Stefanik spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo: Zach D Roberts/NurPhoto via Reuters Connect

US Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) will remain in Congress after President Donald Trump withdrew her nomination to become the next ambassador to the UN amid growing concerns over the Republicans’ narrow majority in the House of Representatives.

Trump announced on social media on Thursday that Stefanik would rejoin the House leadership team...