Biden withdraws energy nominee amid Manchin opposition over gas stove regulations

Biden withdraws Energy nominee Marootian amid opposition from Manchin over stove rule
Manchin opposed Marootian over administration's move to impose efficiency regulations on gas stoves
Manchin chairs Senate Energy Committee and canceled vote to advance Marootian's nomination in May
Manchin said he's uncomfortable with Marootian nomination as part of broader administration effort against fossil fuels
Issue of gas stove regulations sparked controversy after regulator suggested potential ban in January