The Senate confirmed Jeanine Pirro as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia in a 50-45 vote on Saturday. The decision was made along party lines, with Senators Mitch McConnell, Roger Wicker, Peter Welch, and Reuben Gallego not participating in the vote. Pirro has served as the interim U.S. Attorney since May, following her appointment by former President Donald Trump.

Trump praised Pirro in a Truth Social post, calling her a "powerful crusader for victims of crime" and stating she is "incredibly well qualified for the position." Pirro has been a prominent supporter of Trump, using her platform on Fox News to promote various conspiracy theories related to the 2020 election. She was mentioned in a defamation lawsuit against Fox News by Dominion Voting Systems for her role in spreading misinformation about the election. Fox News later settled the lawsuit for $787.5 million in 2023.

Before her role as U.S. Attorney, Pirro was the first woman elected as the District Attorney of Westchester County, New York. She established the first domestic violence unit in a prosecutor's office during her tenure, a point highlighted by Trump in his announcement of her appointment. Pirro also attempted to run for the Republican nomination for Senate in New York in 2005 and later sought the position of New York Attorney General, but her campaign was hindered by a federal investigation.

Her confirmation reflects a trend of Trump appointing loyal Fox News personalities to significant government positions. Other former Fox News figures, such as Pete Hegseth and Sean Duffy, have also held prominent roles in Trump's administration.

Democrats expressed concerns about Pirro's confirmation, arguing that she has supported Trump's claims of election fraud and defended him after the January 6 Capitol riot. Senators Dick Durbin and Adam Schiff criticized her appointment, with Durbin stating, "Jeanine Pirro should never be a permanent U.S. Attorney," and Schiff calling it a "sad moment for the Senate and the country."

Despite the criticism, Senate Republicans managed to reach an agreement with Democrats to expedite votes on Trump's remaining nominees before the August recess. Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated that the Senate would consider rule changes in September to streamline the confirmation process, a move likely to face opposition from Democrats.