President Donald Trump withdrew Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and privately assured her a spot on the House Intelligence Committee. Speaker Mike Johnson is now figuring out how to accommodate Stefanik back onto the committee without removing a current member or changing the House rules. Johnson is working with the Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford to integrate Stefanik back onto the committee in the coming weeks. Some senior House Republicans say that Stefanik pushed Johnson into publicly announcing her new leadership arrangement before a key budget vote. There may be tension between Johnson and Stefanik, as decisions need to be made about current members of the Intelligence Committee. Some Republicans are concerned about the possible expansion of the committee and adding more members. Johnson needs to be careful with his appointments to the Intelligence Committee, as past choices have caused division within the GOP. Stefanik’s close relationship with Trump and crucial vote in the House make her a valuable player. Stefanik withheld her vote during a key procedural vote, reminding her colleagues of her influence. After the vote, Stefanik was named chair of the House Republican leadership and announced her return to the Intelligence, Education, and Armed Services committees. The leadership role Stefanik will assume on the Intelligence Committee is still uncertain, but her seniority may entitle her to the position of vice chair.
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