Jeanine Pirro appointed as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C.

Jeanine Pirro, former Fox News personality, was appointed as the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. by President Trump. She has a history of close ties to Trump and Fox News, with numerous other Fox personalities also serving in high-ranking positions in the Trump administration.

Withdrawal of Ed Martin's Nomination for U.S. Attorney for D.C.

President Trump withdrew the nomination of Ed Martin for U.S. Attorney for D.C. due to bipartisan pushback from the U.S. Senate. Martin, a Republican activist with no prosecutorial experience, faced controversy for his views on the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

President Trump's U.S. attorney nominee and Senate confirmation process

President Donald Trump discusses his nominee for U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., Ed Martin, and expresses disappointment over Sen. Thom Tillis not supporting the nomination.

Confirmation of U.S. Attorney Nominee for Washington, DC

Sen. Rand Paul urges Republican Senate colleagues to confirm President Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney for Washington, DC before his interim tag expires. The Senate's failure to act could result in Judge James Boasberg appointing the U.S. Attorney. Sen. Thom Tillis opposes the nomination but senators are rallying around the nominee. Paul believes the nominee, Ed Martin, will restore lawful order to the capital city.

Senate Judiciary Committee and U.S. Attorney Nomination

Former U.S. attorney Guy Lewis breaks down the Supreme Court decision to block new deportations from a Texas site on Fox News Live. Sen. Thom Tillis' office is concerned about a left-wing court selecting an interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia after Tillis rejected President Trump's pick.

Nomination of U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia

President Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia gains critical momentum despite Sen. Thom Tillis opposing the nomination. Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. Josh Hawley express support for the nominee.

Nomination of U.S. Attorney for D.C.

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) is withholding support for President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Attorney for D.C., potentially allowing Judge Jeb Boasberg to choose the appointee, impacting Trump’s agenda. Tillis has concerns about the nominee Ed Martin and the potential consequences of a blocked nomination.

Controversy Surrounding Edward Martin and Timothy Hale-Cusanelli

Edward Martin, President Trump's nominee for U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, is facing scrutiny for his relationship with a convicted Capitol rioter known for racist and antisemitic rhetoric. Martin initially praised the individual but later claimed ignorance of his past comments. NPR's reporting contradicts Martin's sworn testimony to the U.S. Senate, raising questions about his credibility and suitability for the role.

Criticism of Political Prosecutors and Judges in the Legal System

Alina Habba, the new acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey appointed by President Trump, criticizes the broken system of political prosecutors and judges. She highlights her experience defending Trump and vows to focus on fighting crime in her new role. She condemns the use of lawfare tactics by non-political officials and calls for accountability for those who weaponized the legal system against Trump.