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Trump picks Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for DC, appoints Martin at DOJ
President Donald Trump picked Fox News host and former prosecutor Jeanine Pirro for interim U.S. Attorney for Washington D.C., hours after announcing that he was pulling the nomination of Ed Martin. Martin failed to get enough support from Republicans on Capitol Hill. 'I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia,' Trump posted on Truth Social on May 8. 'Jeanine was Assistant District Attorney for Westchester County, New York, and then went on to serve as County Judge, and District Attorney, where she was the first woman ever to be elected to those positions.' Trump described Pirro as 'crusader for victims of crime" and said she was 'considered one of the Top District Attorneys in the History of the State of New York.' Pirro, a former host of 'Justice with Judge Jeanine' on Fox News for ten years, is currently the co-host of The Five, also on Fox News. Earlier in the day, Trump told reporters that Martin was not 'getting the support.' Martin, who has championed Jan. 6 Capitol attackers, faced a rare opposition from a Republican senator. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Tillis said on May 6 that he decided not to support the nomination due to Martin's positions on Jan. 6 defendants. "If Mr. Martin were being put forth as a US attorney for any district except the district where January 6th happened, the protest happened, I'd probably support him, but not in this district," Tillis told reporters. By the end of the day, Trump had decided on a new role for Martin. "Ed Martin has done an AMAZING job as interim U.S. Attorney, and will be moving to the Department of Justice as the new Director of the Weaponization Working Group, Associate Deputy Attorney General, and Pardon Attorney," wrote Trump on Truth Social. "In these highly important roles, Ed will make sure we finally investigate the Weaponization of our Government under the Biden Regime, and provide much needed Justice for its victims." Contributing: Aysha Bagchi This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Trump names Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for DC
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28-05-2025
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Jeanine Pirro sworn in as interim US attorney, pledging 'no more mercy for criminals'
Jeanine Pirro took the oath of office to serve as the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., during an event in the Oval Office on Wednesday. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi administered the oath alongside President Donald Trump. Pirro is serving as the interim U.S. attorney following the resignation of Ed Martin, Trump's initial pick to serve in the role. "We need to send a message that justice will be honored in the District of Columbia," Pirro said after taking the oath. "My voice should be heard loud and clear: No more. No more tolerance of hatred. No more mercy for criminals." "Violence will be addressed directly with the appropriate punishment, and this city will again become a shining city on a hill in an America that President Trump has promised to make great again and will make safe again," Pirro added. Where Trump Stands With Americans 4 Months Into His 2Nd Term Trump tapped "The Five" co-host for her new role earlier this month. Pirro has left Fox News Channel and a rotation of Fox News personalities will fill her seat on "The Five" until a new co-host is named. Read On The Fox News App The president noted Pirro's career in both the legal and media spaces ahead of her swearing in. "Jeanine Pirro has been a wonderful addition to The Five over the last three years and a longtime beloved host across FOX News Media who contributed greatly to our success throughout her 14-year tenure. We wish her all the best in her new role in Washington," a spokesperson for FOX News Media said in a statement. Democrats Eye 2028 Just Months Into Trump's 2Nd Term Pirro remarked on the recent murder of two Israeli embassy staffers on the streets of Washington during her address. She vowed justice would be brought to the "cold-blooded murderer" who was responsible. Fox News Channel Finishes Highest-rated First 100 Days In Cable News History With Dominant April Pirro served as the assistant district attorney and district attorney in New York's Westchester County and became the first woman to serve as a judge in Westchester County Court. She joined Fox News Channel in 2006 and hosted "Justice with Judge Jeanine" for 11 years before joining "The Five," which has emerged as the most-watched show on cable article source: Jeanine Pirro sworn in as interim US attorney, pledging 'no more mercy for criminals'
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28-05-2025
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Live updates: Trump news on Harvard, student visas, GOP policy bill and tariffs
Update: Date: 20 min ago Title: Trump will swear in Jeanine Pirro as acting US attorney today Content: The White House plans to officially swear in Jeanine Pirro today, after President Donald Trump named her interim US attorney for Washington, DC earlier this month. The swearing-in ceremony for Pirro, who has been acting as the top federal prosecutor in Washington, is scheduled to take place in the Oval Office at noon. Attorney General Pam Bondi swore in Pirro earlier this month, while Trump was on a trip in the Middle East. Prior to being named to the role, Pirro appeared on Fox News' 'The Five' program and previously on her own weekend evening show called 'Justice with Judge Jeanine.' She used her platform and her legal background to bellicosely defend Trump and deride his critics. Update: Date: 17 min ago Title: Trump plans to privatize mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Content: President Donald Trump announced yesterday that he plans to release Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government conservatorship — but he also said the two mortgage giants could still count on a government bailout in a crisis. Such a move would end 17 years of federal government control over the two companies, which play a central role in America's housing finance system by providing liquidity to the mortgage market. 'Our great Mortgage Agencies, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, provide a vital service to our Nation by helping hardworking Americans reach the American Dream — Home Ownership,' Trump wrote on Truth Social yesterday. 'I am working on TAKING THESE AMAZING COMPANIES PUBLIC, but I want to be clear, the U.S. Government will keep its implicit GUARANTEES, and I will stay strong in my position on overseeing them as President.' 'These Agencies are now doing very well, and will help us to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!' he added. The announcement came less than a week after Trump said he was giving 'very serious consideration' to bringing Fannie and Freddie public. Fannie and Freddie essentially grease the wheels of America's home lending market by buying mortgages from lenders and repackaging them for investors. The government conservatorship of the two companies was initiated in 2008 after Fannie and Freddie played a role in America's housing market crash. The conservatorship was never meant to be permanent, but untangling them from the government could be tricky. Privatizing Fannie and Freddie could spook investors who buy up mortgage loans, leading them to demand a higher return for their investments and pushing up mortgage rates, experts warn. Update: Date: 35 min ago Title: Vance visits Israeli Embassy to honor couple killed outside Capital Jewish Museum Content: Vice President JD Vance visited the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, yesterday to honor Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, who were killed last week leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. The Israeli ambassador to the US posted photos on X and thanked the vice president for visiting. 'Thank you @VP Vance for coming to the Embassy to honor our dear colleagues and friends, Sarah and Yaron. The care and compassion you and the Trump administration have shown in the wake of this murderous attack are testaments to the enduring friendship between our two countries and peoples, and our mutual battle against terrorism,' Ambassador Yechiel Leiter wrote. Vance is seen in one photo writing inside a book at the young couple's memorial table inside the embassy, where their picture is up on a posterboard next to a vase of flowers. The ambassador previously said Lischinsky, 30, and Milgrim, 26, who worked at the embassy, were about to be engaged. The Department of Justice is investigating the shooting as an act of terrorism and a hate crime. Update: Date: 9 min ago Title: Chaos erupts on first day of US-backed aid distribution in Gaza after weeks of hunger Content: Thousands of Palestinians overran a newly established aid site in southern Gaza yesterday that is part of a controversial new Israeli- and US-approved aid distribution mechanism that began after months of blockade. Videos from the distribution site in Tel al-Sultan, run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), showed large crowds storming the facilities, tearing down some of the fencing and appearing to climb over barriers designed to control the flow of the crowd. Several residents trying to access the aid told CNN they were grateful for the food they received, but described walking long distances to reach the distribution center, hours-long lines and general confusion. A diplomatic official called the chaos at the site 'a surprise to no one.' The GHF acknowledged the pandemonium, saying 'the GHF team fell back to allow a small number of Gazans to take aid safely and dissipate. This was done in accordance with GHF protocol to avoid casualties.' A security source said American security contractors on the ground did not fire any shots and that operations would resume at the site on Wednesday. The Israel Defense Forces said their troops fired warning shots in the area outside the compound and that the situation was brought under control. They denied carrying out aerial fire toward the site. 'It's a big failure that we warned against,' said Amjad al-Shawa, director of Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network. Read more Update: Date: 35 min ago Title: US State Department orders embassies to pause new student visa appointments Content: The US State Department has instructed US embassies and consulates around the world to pause new student visa appointments as it moves to expand 'social media screening and vetting' to all applicants for student visas, according to a diplomatic cable seen by CNN. It's the latest move from the Trump administration that could deter international students from studying at universities in the United States. The cable signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio comes as the Trump administration has revoked scores of student visas and has attempted to stop foreign students from studying at Harvard University — a move that has been halted by a judge for the time being. Read more
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10-05-2025
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Trump names Fox News host Judge Jeanine Pirro as DC's top prosecutor
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — President Donald Trump has named Fox News host Judge Jeanine Pirro as the new interim U.S. Attorney for D.C. The announcement came after Trump pulled his nomination for conservative activist Ed Martin. Martin has been serving in the role since January but faced pushback from both the local community and members of Congress, including Republican Senator Thom Tillis, who said he would not support Martin because of his support of Jan. 6 rioters. In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced that Martin would be moving into a new role at the Department of Justice as the Director of the Weaponization Working Group. 'Ed will make sure we finally investigate the Weaponization of our Government under the Biden Regime, and provide much needed Justice for its victims. Congratulations Ed!' he posted. Trump pulls the nomination of Ed Martin for DC US Attorney after concerns of partisanship In another post, Trump wrote in part, 'I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia… Jeanine is incredibly well qualified for this position, and is considered one of the Top District Attorneys in the History of the State of New York. She is in a class by herself. Congratulations Jeanine!' Pirro served as a judge and district attorney in Westchester County, New York, before joining Fox News in 2006. She most recently hosted 'The Five' and formerly hosted 'Justice with Judge Jeanine.' She was named in a 2021 libel lawsuit, along with Fox News, by voting technology company Smartmatic USA for making false statements about the 2020 Election. It's unclear if Trump will name Pirro as the permanent D.C. U.S. Attorney. If so, she'll require Senate confirmation. In a statement, a spokesperson for Fox News said, 'Jeanine Pirro has been a wonderful addition to The Five over the last three years and a longtime beloved host across Fox News Media who contributed greatly to our success throughout her 14-year tenure. We wish her all the best in her new role in Washington.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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09-05-2025
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Who Is Jeanine Pirro's Ex-Husband? All About Albert Pirro, Who Was Pardoned by Trump
Jeanine Pirro was married to Albert Pirro for nearly 40 years before their 2013 divorce. The Fox News personality and the lawyer were a political power couple until he was convicted on 34 counts of conspiracy and tax evasion in 2000, per The New York Times. However, in one of President Donald Trump's final acts during his first term, he pardoned Albert in 2021. Albert has since returned to practicing law in New York, while Trump appointed Jeanine the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., on May 8. 'During her time in office, Jeanine was a powerful crusader for victims of crime,' the president wrote in his Truth Social announcement. 'Jeanine is incredibly well qualified for this position, and is considered one of the Top District Attorneys in the History of the State of New York. She is in a class by herself.' Prior to her most recent role, Jeanine was the Republican district attorney of Westchester County, N.Y., from 1994 to 2005 and tried to become one of New York's senators and the New York attorney general, but she lost to Hillary Clinton and Andrew Cuomo, respectively. She then transitioned her career to become a Fox News personality and hosted Justice with Judge Jeanine and later, The Five. In the midst of Jeanine's political career, she was separating from Albert in 2007 after he was exposed for having a child with another woman. The former couple share daughter Christi and son Alexander. So, who is Jeanine Pirro's ex-husband? Here's everything to know about Albert Pirro and his relationship with the political figure. Albert Pirro is a practicing attorney and a partner at Abrams Fensterman, LLP, in White Plains, N.Y. "Mr. Pirro is a result driven, commercial, transactional land use and zoning attorney with forty-five years in private practice representing businesses and real property organizations," his biography on the firm's website reads. Albert received his law degree from Albany Law School in 1974 after getting his master's degree in Criminal Justice from SUNY Albany in 1971 and his bachelor's degree in psychology from St. Bonaventure University in 1969. In addition to being a lawyer, he also worked as a registered lobbyist in New York and Washington, D.C., in the 1990s. Pirro's law license was initially suspended in 2003 after his arrest, but he was readmitted to practice law in New York in January 2007. After his law license was reinstated, he told The New York Times in a statement, "This has been a humbling experience. And I'm grateful to be given the opportunity to practice law again in New York State.' Albert and Jeanine met while they were both getting their law degrees at Albany Law School in the 1970s, according to a 1997 story in The New York Times. "She was effervescent," Albert told the publication of their meeting. "She was brilliant. There was an aura of leadership about her, and she had tight jeans and long black hair." Jeanine also had fond memories from the time and said, "I'll tell you something. When I met Al, he was the most exciting person I knew: quick, bright, always doing, very much an activist." They went on to get married in 1975 and welcomed two children together. "You can't find a more supportive man or a more loving husband," she told the publication. "I'm very lucky. He understands the demands on my time. He helps out with the kids. I understand the demands on his time. We have been married 20 years. Ultimately that's a feat in itself." Albert was convicted on 34 counts of conspiracy and tax evasion in June 2000. In November, he was sentenced to 29 months in federal prison for illegally deducting $1.2 million of his personal expenses as business write-offs. The judge who sentenced Albert, Judge Barrington D. Parker Jr., described the write-offs as a "mad pursuit of some American dream, with the cars, the vacation homes, the paintings," according to The New York Times. ''You somehow lost your bearings and you lost your perspective, and I sense that's what led you to cheat on your taxes,'' Judge Parker said. ''The things that you worked so hard to buy were the things that your friends really didn't care about.'' Prior to his sentencing, Albert took responsibility for his actions and apologized to Jeanine and their two children. "I clearly did not fulfill my responsibilities to make a diligent enough effort to disclose my tax returns," he said at the time. "To my wife, Jeanine, I would like to publicly apologize for the difficulties which I have imposed upon her in carrying out her professional aspirations, as well as tarnishing her stellar record.'' In a separate statement, Jeanine told reporters outside the courthouse after the sentencing, "This has been a terrible ordeal for my family, my children." Albert reported to a minimum-security prison camp at Elgin, Fla., in December 2000. His sentence was later reduced for good behavior, and he was released after 11 months in November 2001. In January 2021, President Donald Trump pardoned Albert following his 2000 conviction for conspiracy and tax evasion. Trump issued the pardon as one of his final acts at the end of his first presidency. Albert's pardon was among the 143 total pardons or sentence commutations Trump passed down for convicted criminals in the last hours of his first term. Prior to the pardon, Trump and Albert developed a friendship and worked together for years, according to The Journal News. Albert was one of Trump's lead real estate lawyers who fought for his development land in the 1990s. He even helped the real estate mogul secure the land for his Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. "Al has a good sense of the law and what's practical and a lot of common sense," Trump told The New York Times in 1997. "There are a lot of good lawyers with no common sense." In 1996, the future president hosted a campaign fundraising masquerade ball for Jeanine at his Seven Springs estate in Bedford and North Castle, N.Y., according to The New York Times. After Albert was convicted in 2000, Trump maintained his friendship with Jeanine. When her political career reportedly took a hit from her then-husband's crimes, Jeanine began working with Fox News, where she advocated for Trump, starting with his 2016 presidential campaign. Albert and Jeanine announced in 2007 that they were separating after 32 years of marriage. 'We have agreed to amicably separate,' the couple said in a joint statement at the time, according to the New York Daily News. 'As always, our priority remains our two wonderful children. We ask that people respect our privacy." One year before they announced their separation, Albert was accused of having an affair with another woman. He described the woman as a close friend but denied that anything sexual had happened between them. At the time, Jeanine was investigated for allegedly trying to record her husband in the act of infidelity, per CBS News. "There's no harm in having a female friend. I think there's a difference between being charming and holding yourself out as being available," he told New York Magazine in October 2006. At the same time, Albert also criticized his wife for her busy work schedule as she was campaigning for New York Attorney General against Cuomo in 2006. "Do I think that I would like to have more attention at home?" he asked in the 2006 story. "Yeah. And, you know, if you're not going to get attention at home, I think you really need to make some decisions about your future." "She's out campaigning. I'm asleep by the time she gets home or I'm reading," he added. "And I don't think that eleven o'clock at night is the time to sit down and talk about these things. You'd never sleep." The former couple officially divorced in 2013. Before getting divorced in 2013, Albert and Jeanine welcomed two children together: daughter Christi Pirro and son Alexander Pirro. Jeanine appears to be close with both of their children and frequently posts photos with them from weddings, political events and personal celebrations. While Albert denied having an affair at the end of his marriage to Jeanine, earlier on, he was found to be the father of a child outside of their relationship. Albert fathered a daughter, Jaclyn Marciano, with Jessica Hutchison in 1983. He initially denied the news, but a court-ordered DNA test confirmed that he was the father in 1998, and he was subsequently ordered to pay child support. In 2005, Marciano told The New York Times that they met for the first time when he and her mother were battling it out in court. However, she said that they started getting closer after she had children of her own. Albert agreed with his daughter and told the publication that he was "extremely grateful" that both he and his family had "worked through the issue." Read the original article on People
