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Taylor Swift songs removed from White House social media after Trump administration use them

Some Taylor Swift songs were removed from several White House social media videos. CBS News contributor Caroline Polisi has more.

President Trump has chosen White House staff secretary Will Scharf to take on the role of White House counsel, effective September 1st. Scharf, currently 40 years old, has been overseeing the president's flow of information, paperwork, and executive orders. He is also the chair of the National Capital Planning Commission, managing projects like the president's monument.

Trump praised Scharf's strength, intelligence, and love for the country. Scharf, a Princeton and Harvard Law School graduate, previously worked as an assistant U.S. attorney in Missouri, focusing on violent crimes. The move comes before the midterm elections, coinciding with Democrats potentially regaining control of Congress. This appointment followed the Senate's confirmation of Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal defense attorney, as U.S. Attorney General.

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