Romney’s name floated as possible secretary of state pick as president-elect prepares for meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Senator is said to be on short list for defense secretary. His former staff director is helping to manage the Justice Department transition.
Former congressman Mike Rogers was pushed out of the transition team as part of a purge of people associated with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who was himself replaced as team head last week.
A spokesman for Trump accused critics and the media of trying to “divide people” following the election when they raise questions about Bannon’s views and history.
“If Trump is really embracing the seriousness of being president,’’ one former homeland security official said, “I hope he would see the complexities of DHS and not try to compare that to running a sheriff’s office.’’
Donald Trump will now face his moment of truth about mass deportations and the wall.
Some projects involved loyal campaign contributors, who also supported the Clinton Foundation.
Nearly three-quarters of Americans surveyed in border cities were against the plan.
Dallas chief talks of the toll on his force as city prepares for memorial service.
President Obama plans to attend Dallas police officers’ memorial service this week.
