House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday tapped New York congresswoman to serve as the chairwoman of House GOP leadership, a senior position focused on strategy, communications and

Stefanik will now serve as the chairwoman of House Republican leadership after serving as the GOP conference chairwoman.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) is getting a seat back at the House GOP leadership table and her spots back on House committees as she returns to the lower chamber after President Trump withdrew her nomination to be U.