Although some G.O.P. lawmakers see the appointment of David C. Weiss as a vindication of their strategy, others criticize the now-scuttled plea deal he struck with Mr. Biden.
Tag: Appointments and Executive Changes
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Collapse of Hunter Biden Plea Deal Could Be a Liability for the President
The collapse of a plea deal and the appointment of a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden mean the president could face political fallout for months to come.
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Garland Appoints Weiss as Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Inquiry
The attorney general said he decided to elevate David C. Weiss after the prosecutor informed him that the powers of a special counsel were necessary to continue the investigation.
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Fox’s General Counsel, Viet Dinh, Will Depart
Viet Dinh, Fox’s top lawyer, advised the company through its landmark $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems.
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Goldman Sachs Names New Chief of Staff to Succeed John Rogers
John Rogers, one of the Wall Street firm’s most influential executives, will hand over his chief of staff role to Russell Horwitz, a onetime deputy.