Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Senate Confirms Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney
Jeanine Pirro, who used to be on Fox News, is now going to be the top lawyer in Washington, D.C., a job called U.S. Attorney.
The Senate voted to confirm her, meaning they agreed she should get the job.
Some people liked the idea, and some didn't.
She was already doing the job temporarily.
Some people think she might just agree with Donald Trump because she supported him in the past.
Jeanine Pirro confirmed as U.S. Attorney for D.C. by the Senate.
The vote was 50-45, along party lines.
Pirro previously held the position in an interim capacity.
She is a former Fox News host and a Trump loyalist.
Dick Durbin criticized her as a potential "rubber stamp" for Trump.
- Who
- Jeanine Pirro and the Senate
- What
- The Senate confirmed Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
- When
- The confirmation happened this weekend.
- Where
- District of Columbia
- Why
- To fill the U.S. Attorney position permanently
Democrats' Concerns
Republicans' Stance
Potential Bias
Democrats' Concerns
Dick Durbin believes Pirro will act as a "rubber stamp" for Donald Trump.
Republicans' Stance
Not mentioned in the article.
Past Statements
Democrats' Concerns
Durbin cited Pirro's promotion of conspiracy theories in relation to the 2020 election.
Republicans' Stance
Not mentioned in the article.
- Nominee
- Jeanine Pirro
- Position
- U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia
- Confirmation Vote
- 50-45
- Previous Role
- Former Fox News host
- Nominating President
- Donald Trump
Sources
Senate Confirms Jeanine Pirro To Serve As U.S. Attorney For D.C.
Senate confirms former Fox News host Pirro as top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital
Who is Jeanine Pirro? Ex-Fox News anchor confirmed as US attorney for Washington DC
