The ex-host of the political show, The Five, on Fox News, Jeanine Pirro, was officially announced as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia by the Senate on August 2, 2025, as per Associated Press. The politician, author, and former judge was appointed after decision came after a 50–45 vote, mostly along party lines.

The Senate confirmed the former tv host 50-45 as D.C.'s top federal prosecutor after Trump withdrew his first pick.