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**Pirro Confirmed as US Attorney for DC After Contentious Senate Vote**

WASHINGTON D.C. – In a closely watched and partisan vote, the United States Senate confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the next U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia on Saturday. The final tally was 50-45, reflecting the ongoing political polarization surrounding the appointment.

Pirro’s nomination comes after President Donald Trump withdrew his initial pick, conservative activist Edward Martin Jr., following concerns raised by Republican Senator regarding Martin’s support for those involved in the January 6th Capitol riot. Martin now serves as Justice Department’s pardon attorney.

Prior to her confirmation, Pirro served as acting US attorney for the District of Columbia in May. Before the appointment she was a co-host on Fox News’ “The Five,” where she frequently interviewed Trump.

Pirro brings a background of legal experience to the role. A former Westchester County, New York, District Attorney and County Court Judge, Pirro’s credentials contrast sharply with Martin, who had no prior experience as a prosecutor or in the courtroom before he was appointed.

Pirro’s appointment has drawn scrutiny due to her past role as a prominent media personality, particularly her association with Fox News. She previously hosted “Justice with Judge Jeanine” for 11 years, and has authored several books, including one widely criticized for its staunch support of President Trump. She was also named as a defendant in the Dominion Voting Systems defamation lawsuit against Fox News, which the network settled for nearly $800 million.

The nomination process wasn’t without controversy. Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee walked out during a vote on Pirro’s nomination last month to protest the nomination of Emil Bove to become a federal appeals court judge, though Republican members unanimously approved her nomination sending it to the senate floor.

Adding another layer of complexity, Pirro’s ex-husband, Albert Pirro, received a pardon from President Trump in the final moments of his presidency. He had been convicted on conspiracy and tax evasion charges in 2000.

The appointment of Pirro continues the trend of figures from cable news and reality television transitioning into prominent government roles under the Trump administration. Other examples include Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. Pirro also had previous ill-fated attempts for election in the US Senate and New York attorney general, losing the latter race to Democrat Andrew Cuomo.

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