Several GOP House members have resigned to take positions in the Trump administration, denting Republicans’ slim majority.

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.

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

Stefanik, a Trump ally, is currently a representative in the US House. US President Donald Trump's administration withdrew Elise Stefanik's nomination to be US ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday.

Trump withdraws Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination as Republicans fret over House majority: Live - President and Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledge maintaining slim Republican majority in House of Repr

President Trump withdrew Elise Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination to maintain the Republican majority in the House, considering the risky electoral landscape. This decision was driven by upcoming tough votes and concerns over possible vacant seats in New York and Florida’s districts.

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