Stefanik has been one of Trump's most loyal supporters and was the second person he nominated for a Senate-confirmed position.

New York GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik's career has been in limbo since Trump picked her to join his Cabinet last November.

The White House has pulled Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be United Nations ambassador, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday.

President Donald Trump withdraws his nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Melanie Zanona joins Meet the Press NOW to report on the potential reasons why Trump pulled her nomination.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had withdrawn his pick to be ambassador to the United Nations because the Republicans need to maintain their slim majority in the House of Representatives to advance his "America First" agenda.

President Donald Trump says he will withdraw Representative Elise Stefanik’s nomination to serve as the US ambassador to the United Nations, citing Republicans’ narrow hold on the House.

Republicans have tight margins in the House and may be worried about holding other seats vacated by lawmakers Trump tapped for administration roles.

Trump said that it was "essential" to maintain Republican control of Congress, and his party cannot afford to lose Stefanik's seat.