Overview

• Ed Martin, interim U.S. Attorney for D.C., is under fire after revelations of his public praise for Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, a convicted Jan. 6 rioter and documented Nazi sympathizer.
• Audio from Martin's podcasts contradicts his recent claims of ignorance about Hale-Cusanelli's extremist views, showing repeated defenses of the rioter in 2024.
• Martin failed to disclose over 150 appearances on Russian state media in his Senate paperwork, raising concerns about transparency and vetting processes.
• Senate Democrats and former prosecutors are calling for investigations into Martin's conduct and demanding a hearing on his controversial nomination.
• With his interim term set to expire on May 20, Martin's confirmation prospects are increasingly uncertain as bipartisan scrutiny intensifies.