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Special counsel Robert Mueller at the Capitol in June. The New York Times reports President Trump intended to fire him that month but was dissuaded by White House Counsel Don McGahn.

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Trump Intended To Fire Special Counsel Mueller In June, 'New York Times' Says

9:36pm January 25, 2018

by Philip Ewing

The paper reports that the president backed off when his chief lawyer threatened to quit if the plan went ahead.

A video of Trump judicial nominee Matthew Petersen testifying on Capitol Hill went viral — for all the wrong reasons.

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Video Shows Trump Judicial Nominee Unable To Answer Basic Questions Of Law

3:40pm December 15, 2017

by Brian Naylor

Federal court nominee Matthew Petersen was stumped on basic legal questions during confirmation hearing.

Donald McGahn, general counsel for the Trump transition team, gets into an elevator in the lobby at Trump Tower last week. On Friday, President-elect Trump announced McGahn would be his White House counsel.

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Trump Picks Former FEC Chairman As His White House Counsel

2:50pm November 25, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

Unlike many people in Trump's inner circle, Donald McGahn has deep roots in the nation's capital. He led the Federal Election Commission and worked for the National Republican Congressional Committee.