Trump pulls Stefanik nomination for U.N. ambassador because of thin GOP House majority

The Republican congresswoman's nomination had been expected to easily clear the Senate — but Republicans are concerned about holding on to their thin majority in the House of Representatives.

Mar 27, 2025 - 21:35
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Trump pulls Stefanik nomination for U.N. ambassador because of thin GOP House majority
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on her nomination to be ambassador to the United Nations on Jan. 21, 2025.

The Republican congresswoman's nomination had been expected to easily clear the Senate — but Republicans are concerned about holding on to their thin majority in the House of Representatives.

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