Biden Taps Former Prosecutor Ed Siskel as Top White House Lawyer

Aug. 22, 2023, 10:58 AM UTC

President Joe Biden named Ed Siskel to be the new White House counsel as investigations into the president’s previous handling of classified materials and his son’s business dealings ramp up.

Siskel, who served as deputy White House counsel during the Obama administration, is replacing Stuart Delery, who announced his departure last week. Siskel previously served as a federal prosecutor and top counsel for the city of Chicago.

“Ed has shown a deep commitment to public service and respect for the law,” Biden said in a statement. “His experience will let him hit the ground running as a key leader on ...

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