Paul Ingrassia, Trump's embattled pick to lead the Office of Special Counsel, withdraws from confirmation hearing

Paul Ingrassia, President Donald Trump’s embattled nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, announced in a post on X Tuesday night that he will withdraw himself from a hearing to consider his nomination that was scheduled for Thursday.

"I will be withdrawing myself from Thursday’s HSGAC hearing to lead the Office of Special Counsel because unfortunately I do not have enough Republican votes at this time," Ingrassia posted. "I appreciate the overwhelming support that I have received throughout this process and will continue to serve President Trump and this administration to Make America Great Again!"...