Military

Who will be Trump's secretary of defense?

Among the most prominent names in his defense inner circle are Republican Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions and former Defense Intelligence Agency Director Mike Flynn, two key advisers to Trump throughout the campaign. 

Trump has hinted at a top defense job for Flynn, but the retired Army lieutenant general is not eligible to take over the top Pentagon post for five more years due to his military service. But he could get a waiver from Congress to serve in the post, or step into a host of other prominent roles, such as CIA director. 

Sessions name has also surfaced frequently, but the four-term senator may be more valuable to Trump -- who boasts no prior experience in elected office -- as an ally in the Congress.