Rep. Elise Stefanik accused the United Nations of fostering "antisemitic rot," setting the stage for what could be an increasingly antagonistic relationship.

At a hearing to confirm her as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Elise Stefanik vowed to represent Trump's 'America first' agenda.

President Donald Trump's pick for U.N. ambassador is sharing insight into his direction for foreign relations in a Senate committee hearing on Tuesday.

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Elise Stefanik was a key defender of then-President Donald Trump during his impeachment proceedings and she later grilled university presidents over what she described as antisemitism.

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the United Nations Ambassador, testifies during a Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing for her pending confirmation on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

President Donald Trump (L), First Lady Melania Trump (2nd L), Vice President J.D. Vance (2nd R) and Second Lady Usha Vance (R) attend the National Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on Jan. 21, 2025.

North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik laid out her plans for action with some of the world’s biggest and smallest countries as she testified in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday.

Elise Stefanik is facing senators for her confirmation hearing to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. The ideological divide between Republicans and Democrats over the utility of global organizations has taken center stage.

"No, Elon Musk did not do those salutes," New York Rep. Elise Stefanik told Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy when pressed before lawmakers at her confirmation hearing.

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet takes a look at Stefanik's career and how she might function in the Trump administration.

Elise Stefanik pledged to represent Trump's "America ... a day after President Donald Trump was sworn into office. Stefanik told senators on the Foreign Relations Committee that, if confirmed ...