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5 days ago
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- Yahoo
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
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Human trafficking is everywhere. This new app makes reporting it quicker and easier
A new, first-of-its-kind app is now operating nationwide, empowering everyone to safely and anonymously report possible instances of human trafficking. This may involve either commercial, coerced sex or forced labor. Earlier this month, Safe House Project, Congressman Pat Harrigan (R-NC) and other advocates announced the national launch of Simply Report. The free mobile app allows downloaders to submit tips through its chat, which will provide guidance and share the information with the most appropriate law enforcement agency, if necessary. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] The actual number of human trafficking instances is hard to pin down. According to the Florida Department of Children and Families' annual report, however, it received 2,137 reports of human trafficking in the 2023-24 year. Nearly 83% involved children reportedly living with a parent or other caregiver. 148 of all the reports came out of Duval County. In addition to reporting resources, the app also offers 24/7 support services for survivors in need. 'Simply Report protects survivors' anonymity and safety by ensuring that no information is shared with law enforcement without the survivor's expressed consent. Simply Report is trauma-informed and survivor-led,' said Safe House Project Here is how you can download the app:Apple,Google Play You can also reach out to Florida law enforcement directly by calling the human trafficking hotline at 1-855-FLA-SAFE. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
New York Post
11-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Secret passage under Capitol floorboard leads to hidden tunnel, video shows
Viral video just posted by a US rep shows a secret tunnel nestled under the floorboards of the US Capitol that according to legend was stormed by British soldiers in the War of 1812. Congressman Tim Moore (R-NC) showed off the tunnel's entrance in the Lincoln Room, which used to be the House's post office during the Civil War president's time in office, and explained that it is one of his favorite features to point out on tours. 'Construction started in the 1700s, and there are all sorts of little hidden passageways' in the Capitol, Moore explained in a video on his X account. 'As you saw, I just pulled this cover up, and you can see. 'You can see there's a passageway. These were old stairs that used to be here but were closed off,' he said. 'Believe it or not, my big self [has] actually gotten down and more importantly out of this hole.' 3 Rep. Tim Moore shows off the hidden staircase beneath the Lincoln Room at the Capitol. X/@RepTimMooreNC The secret tunnel leads outside the US Capitol building. During the early days of the Capitol building, the House of Representatives convened in the space next to the Lincoln Room, Statuary Hall, which is now a gallery with statues of iconic Americans. 'I'm told, and I can't verify this …it's one of the staircases British soldiers used when they breached the Capitol during … 1814 when they actually attacked Washington,' he said of the tunnel. The Capitol Building was commissioned in 1793, and President George Washington laid down the cornerstone of the iconic building that year. 3 Moore said the Lincoln Room is one of his favorite places to show tour groups at the Capitol. X/@RepTimMooreNC British soldiers had set fire to the US Capitol and torched the White House during the 'Burning of Washington' in the War of 1812, which erupted over maritime rights and other disputes. The war ended in 1815 Construction of the Capitol was eventually concluded in 1826. 3 The secret tunnel leads outside the Capitol Building, according to the rep. Christopher Sadowski Moore noted that the Lincoln Room is one of his favorite places in the legislative complex to take tours through and emphasized its history, including the fact that Lincoln used to read letters by the fire there. Footage of the hidden staircase in the Lincoln Room revealed signatures, presumably from lawmakers and others who wanted to put their names on the historic passage.
The Herald Scotland
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Trump names Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for DC
"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: Ayesha Bagchi
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
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: Ayesha Bagchi This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Trump names Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for DC
