Biden faucets new White House counsel to thwart GOP probes as authorized strain mounts

President Biden on Tuesday mentioned he has chosen Ed Siskel, who shielded President Barack Obama from House Republican probes, to function his subsequent White House counsel amid a slew of judicial and congressional investigations.

Mr. Siskel’s appointment comes as Mr. Biden faces a particular counsel investigation into his alleged mishandling of categorized authorities paperwork, a particular counsel probing his son, Hunter Biden, and House Republicans press ahead with investigations into the president and his household’s enterprise dealings.

Some Republican lawmakers even have talked about impeaching Mr. Biden, complicating what’s already a essential stage within the president’s reelection marketing campaign.

In an announcement, Mr. Biden referred to as his new counsel “the perfect choice” for the job.

“For nearly four years in the White House when I was vice president, he helped the Counsel’s Office navigate complex challenges and advance the president’s agenda on behalf of the American people, and first as a federal prosecutor and then as top counsel for one of America’s biggest and most vibrant cities, his hometown of Chicago,” Mr. Biden mentioned. “Ed has shown a deep commitment to public service and respect for the law. His experience will let him hit the ground running as a key leader on my team as we continue making progress for the American people every day.”