(Reuters)A new lawyer took the field last week in the Russia investigations: attorney Ty Cobb, appointed by President Trump as White House special counsel. It is his job not to defend Trump personally, but to make sure the presidency as an office is not harmed. This involves working with White House staff members to identify responsive information and, subject to any applicable privileges, producing it promptly. Cobb would also represent the presidency’s interests in connection with any requests for interviews or testimony from White House staff members. Cobb will have to help the White House comply with these inquiries assuming they comport with constitutional notions of separation and balance of powers.

Source: Washington Post July 31, 2017 10:12 UTC