The Senate has confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital, filling the post after President Donald Trump withdrew his controversial first pick,

Jeanine Pirro, a Fox News personality and staunch Trump loyalist, has been confirmed as the US Attorney for the District of Columbia by the Senate. The 50-45 vote cemented Trump's provisional appointment from May.

The ex-host of the political show, The Five, on Fox News, Jeanine Pirro, was officially announced as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia by the Senate on August 2, 2025, as per Associated Press. The politician, author, and former judge was appointed after decision came after a 50–45 vote, mostly along party lines.