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Trump considers Mattis, Romney for top national security jobs
BEDMINSTER, N.J. President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday identified retired Marine Corps General James Mattis as a strong candidate for U.S. defense secretary, while Mitt Romney, previously a Trump critic, was under serious consideration as secretary of state.
- Trump to hold series of meetings as he assembles new administration
- Pence not offended by comments to him at 'Hamilton' show
- Obama and Putin speak at APEC summit in Lima
- Obama tells Latin America and world: give Trump time, don't assume worst
- As he shapes Cabinet, Trump meets former rival Romney and retired Gen. Mattis
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