TPM Muckraker has the details. The letter from von Spakovsky is here. More from AP and Roll Call on the President "reluctantly" accepting the withdrawal.

I think this almost certainly breaks the logjam for FEC nominations. I expect McGahn, Hunter, and Bauerly to be quickly confirmed to the FEC. With the committee hearing scheduled for May 21, it is possible this will happen before Memorial Day. Current Commissioner Ellen...