Senate Confirms Jeanine Pirro as D.C. Federal Prosecutor Amid Controversy Over Truth and Accountability

The U.S. Senate has narrowly confirmed Jeanine Pirro, former Fox News host, as the federal prosecutor for Washington, D.C., a position that demands unimpeachable integrity and commitment to justice. The vote was razor-thin: 50 yeas to 45 nays, reflecting deep divisions not only over her qualifications but also her role in recent controversies surrounding election truthfulness. Jeanine Pirro’s history is well-known. Once a co-host on Fox News' 'The Five,' she became emblematic of the media figures who disseminated falsehoods about the 2020 presidential election results—claims that were so damaging they fueled lawsuits against the network itself. Fox News ultimately settled...