Trump appoints Will Scharf as White House counsel
President Trump appointed his staff secretary Will Scharf as the new White House counsel ahead of the midterms, according to reports. Coverage framed the move as a significant legal hire; the reports set out the appointment without detailing Scharf's priorities or the reasons behind the change in the counsel role.
Why it matters
A new top White House lawyer shapes the administration's legal defences and strategy heading into the midterm campaign.
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Part of the August 10, 2026 brief.