On May 28, 2025, former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro was sworn in as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia by President Donald Trump in a ceremony at the White House.

Pirro, a former judge and district attorney in New York, is now leading several high-profile cases, including the investigation into the shooting deaths of two Israeli Embassy staffers. She has pledged to enhance security in the capital and bring justice to victims of violent crime.

In her first major action, Pirro’s office secured a conviction against Taylor Taranto, a Washington state man who livestreamed threats of a car bomb attack near the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Taranto was found guilty on multiple federal charges, including illegal possession of firearms and spreading hoaxes. He will be sentenced after a hearing to determine bail status.

Additionally, Pirro announced the sentencing of Rasheed Mullins and Josiah Warfield, who were convicted for a daylight drive-by shooting near a D.C. elementary school. Both men received federal prison terms exceeding seven years, along with five years of supervised release.

Pirro’s appointment follows the brief tenure of Ed Martin, who was removed after facing criticism for his handling of January 6-related prosecutions. Despite initial skepticism about her media background, Pirro has earned cautious approval from career prosecutors for her professionalism and focus on public safety.