Michael Delaney withdraws from consideration as Biden's appeals court judge nominee.

Michael Delaney has withdrawn his nomination to be a 1st Circuit Court of Appeals judge due to lack of votes in the Democratic-led Senate. Delaney faced criticism over his handling of a legal case involving a New Hampshire school sued by the family of a girl who said she was sexually assaulted. New Hampshire Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan expressed disappointment over the withdrawal, saying Delaney was a highly qualified individual. President Joe Biden has had a near-perfect record in securing approval for his judicial nominees, having confirmed 129 federal judges so far. The White House will consult with New Hampshire's senators to identify a new nominee.