Overview

• President-elect Donald Trump announced David Warrington, his campaign's general counsel, as his new pick for White House counsel.
• Bill McGinley, initially chosen for the role, will now serve as counsel for the Department of Government Efficiency, tasked with cutting government spending and regulations.
• The shift comes after reports that McGinley's initial selection was influenced by Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn, who is under scrutiny for alleged financial misconduct.
• Warrington, a Marine Corps veteran, previously represented Trump during the January 6 investigation and has longstanding ties to Republican legal efforts.
• Trump praised both Warrington and McGinley, calling their roles critical to his administration's goals of legal leadership and government reform.