Trump's new White House counsel could soon face a subpoena fight
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Add Axios on Google White House staff secretary Will Scharf in the Oval Office last year. Photo: Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images
White House staff secretary Will Scharf will take over as White House counsel on Sept. 1, President Trump announced Sunday.
Why it matters: Scharf begins his job just two months before the midterms, when a possible Democratic House could put him at the center of fights over subpoenas, testimony and executive privilege.
The big picture: Scharf is the latest of Trump's former personal lawyers to land a powerful legal job in the administration.
State of play: Scharf replaces White House counsel David Warrington, who is leaving for the private sector, according to Trump's announcement.
How it works: The White House counsel advises the president and senior staff on legal issues and helps manage responses to congressional investigations.
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