Politics

White House Counsel Change and Iran Diplomacy

Updated 2026-08-10 12:10 UTC 2 sources Neutral

President Trump is set to appoint Will Scharf as the new White House counsel, potentially facing legal challenges. Trump also discussed his approach to negotiations with Iran in a recent interview.

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The Hill

Trump says he's 'low keying it' on Iran: 'It will work out'

President Trump said in a new interview he is “low-keying it” when it comes to the war with Iran as it nears its sixth month "We are only semi-negotiating with them. We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money,” Trump told Axios on Sunday. The president also...

2026-08-10 11:46 UTC

Axios

Trump's new White House counsel could soon face a subpoena fight

White House staff secretary Will Scharf will take over as White House counsel on Sept. 1, President Trump announced Sunday.Why it matters:</st

2026-08-10 11:50 UTC