The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled votes for July 17 on two of President Donald Trump’s most contentious nominees: Emil Bove for the Third Circuit Court and Jeanine Pirro as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, a committee aide revealed under the condition of anonymity.

Emil Bove, currently the principal associate deputy attorney general and formerly Trump's personal criminal defense attorney, has stirred significant controversy and opposition from Democrats. This backlash intensified following allegations from a former Justice Department employee who claimed Bove suggested ignoring court orders to further the administration's aggressive deportation policies. Additionally, Bove has faced scrutiny for his involvement in dismissing corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and terminating DOJ staff who investigated the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

On the other hand, Jeanine Pirro, a former Fox News host, has been serving as the interim U.S. Attorney for D.C. after President Trump appointed her following an unsuccessful attempt to secure Senate support for his previous nominee, Ed Martin. Martin's nomination floundered due to his controversial remarks about the Capitol attacks and his defense of some individuals involved in the riots. Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), a member of the Judiciary panel who recently announced he will not seek reelection, expressed his lack of support for Martin, which significantly impacted the nomination process.

The upcoming votes promise to be a focal point of Senate activities, reflecting the deeply polarized nature of current U.S. politics and potentially setting the stage for further debates over the direction of judicial and prosecutorial appointments under the Trump administration. As the date approaches, both supporters and critics of the nominees are ramping up their efforts to sway the outcome in what is expected to be a highly charged session.