Jeanine Pirro has been confirmed as the top federal prosecutor for Washington, D.C., with a 50-45 vote. She fills the position after President Trump withdrew Ed Martin Jr.'s controversial nomination. Pirro has a significant background as a county prosecutor and judge, having served as New York's district attorney. She was acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia before her confirmation. Smartmatic USA has initiated a $2.7 billion lawsuit against Fox News and Pirro for disseminating false claims about the 2020 election. Republican senators unanimously supported her nomination after Democrats protested over another nominee's confirmation.
Jeanine Pirro has been confirmed as the top federal prosecutor for Washington, D.C., with a vote of 50-45, filling the position after Ed Martin Jr.'s withdrawal.
Pirro previously served as acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia and has a robust background as a county prosecutor and elected judge.
Smartmatic USA has filed a $2.7 billion libel suit against Fox News, including Pirro, for allegedly spreading false information regarding the 2020 elections.
Pirro's nomination received unanimous support from Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee following a protest by Democrats over another nominee.
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