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politics26 days ago

Pirro Walks Back Threat to Jail Gun Owners in DC After Backlash

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro walked back an earlier threat to jail anyone bringing a gun into Washington, D.C., after fierce backlash from GOP lawmakers and gun-rights groups. She later said DC law requires handgun licensing and that enforcement will target unlawful carry, not licensed gun owners, a stance echoed by criticism from the NRA and several Republicans. The episode highlights ongoing tensions over gun rights and rhetoric surrounding firearms in the capital.

via Politico|
#gun-rights#jeanine-pirro#nra
Pirro’s DC gun remark triggers rare intraparty backlash
politics26 days ago

Pirro’s DC gun remark triggers rare intraparty backlash

NBC News reports that U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that anyone bringing a gun into Washington, D.C. would go to jail, sparking swift conservative backlash; she later clarified she was targeting unlawful carry, while GOP lawmakers and gun-rights groups pushed back and reaffirmed Second Amendment rights amid broader debates on gun policy and recent related incidents.

via NBC News|
#conservative-backlash#gun-rights#jeanine-pirro
Kudlow urges Pirro to drop Powell probe; Powell isn’t a criminal
politics1 month ago

Kudlow urges Pirro to drop Powell probe; Powell isn’t a criminal

Fox Business host Larry Kudlow urged Jeanine Pirro to drop her criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying Powell isn’t a criminal and that the probe was premature; he softened his stance on Powell, noted White House distance from the probe, and suggested Pirro and Powell meet with the U.S. Attorney to drop the case, even hinting Powell may depart in May.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#fox-news#investigation#jeanine-pirro
Federal Probes Expand to 3 Democrats Over Military-Resist Video
politics1 month ago

Federal Probes Expand to 3 Democrats Over Military-Resist Video

Three more Democratic lawmakers—Jason Crow, Maggie Goodlander and Chrissy Houlahan—say federal prosecutors are investigating them after appearing in a video urging service members to resist illegal orders; inquiries come from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office and the FBI’s counterterrorism division, with Senator Elissa Slotkin having disclosed a related inquiry earlier.

via The New York Times|
#chrissy-houlahan#elissa-slotkin#jason-crow
White House Frustration Surges as Pirro Powell Probe
politics1 month ago

White House Frustration Surges as Pirro Powell Probe

White House officials blame DC U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for blindsiding them with a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, triggering a high-stakes damage-control push, Trump’s public pushback, and Republican skepticism, while Powell confirms subpoenas and the administration weighs how the inquiry could affect the timeline for a new Fed chair and cast doubt on the Fed’s independence.

via Yahoo|
#donald-trump#federal-reserve#jeanine-pirro
Pirro frames Powell probe as accountability test, insisting no one is above the law
politics1 month ago

Pirro frames Powell probe as accountability test, insisting no one is above the law

DC U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro blasted Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Hannity, saying 'no one is above the law' as prosecutors open a probe into Powell’s congressional testimony about the Fed’s renovation project; Powell calls the move unprecedented and denies wrongdoing; no charges have been filed, and the case arrives as leaders at the Fed risk scrutiny amid presidential discussions of Powell’s replacement.

via Yahoo|
#congressional-testimony#federal-reserve#investigation
Jeanine Pirro Advocates for Stronger Measures to Secure Washington, D.C.
politics6 months ago

Jeanine Pirro Advocates for Stronger Measures to Secure Washington, D.C.

Jeanine Pirro, a former TV personality and Trump ally, has taken on the role of U.S. attorney in Washington amid controversy over her approach to law enforcement and her involvement in the Trump administration's efforts to take control of local law enforcement, facing challenges such as staff departures and political pressures.

via The New York Times|
#dc-law-enforcement#federal-prosecutors#jeanine-pirro
Senate Confirms Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for D.C.
politics7 months ago

Senate Confirms Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for D.C.

The Senate confirmed Jeanine Pirro, a Fox News personality and Trump loyalist, as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia in a 50-45 vote, after she had been serving in an acting capacity since May. Her confirmation follows the appointment of other Trump-aligned officials and is part of the broader political landscape surrounding the Trump administration. Pirro's nomination was less contested than her predecessor's, and her appointment was praised by Trump.

via CBS News|
#jeanine-pirro#politics#senate-confirmation
politics7 months ago

Senate Advances Key Judicial Nominees Amid Controversy

The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on July 17 on controversial nominees Emil Bove and Jeanine Pirro, amid opposition and scrutiny over their backgrounds and connections to Trump. Meanwhile, other political developments include plans for additional legislative bills, federal funding cuts to clean energy programs, and ongoing investigations into President Biden's administration, reflecting a busy and contentious political landscape.

via Politico|
#jeanine-pirro#judicial-appointments#nominees