Ed Martin's nomination as U.S. attorney for D.C. faces Senate scrutiny over competence and past comments.

Ed Martin, nominated to be the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., faces scrutiny over his competence and past remarks. Critics argue he lacks experience and has made controversial statements, while supporters claim the opposition aims to block his efforts to address corruption within the Department of Justice. Martin, who has interim status, is set to meet a May 20 deadline. His nomination is causing internal disagreements among Senate Republicans, as they weigh his confirmation despite concerns raised.