US EditionSenate Judiciary Advances Nominees, Duels over Epstein
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 24 – The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Pirro's nomination with a 12-10 party-line vote amid protests and Democratic objections over her political views and qualifications.
- On July 24, 2025, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Jeanine Pirro, former Fox News host and acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, by a 12-10 party-line vote.
- President Donald Trump tapped Pirro earlier this year after Ed Martin, former interim U.S. Attorney, withdrew amid criticisms from Democrats.
- Proceedings were disrupted by activists shouting about DC representation and removed by Capitol Police, while Democrats challenged the process through Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough.
- Following committee approval, her nomination now moves to the Senate floor for final confirmation, expected to pass unless four Republican senators oppose it.
- Reflecting deep partisan tensions, the committee advanced her alongside other U.S. attorney nominees amid skirmishes over Jeffrey Epstein file disclosures.
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Jeanine Pirro and several other Trump US attorney nominees advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday, taking them one step closer to a final confirmation vote on the Senate floor. The post Senate Advances Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for DC in Tense Hearing Marred by Paid Protesters appeared first on The Pennsylvania Daily Star.
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