<br /> The NY Times and Politico report that the White House is considering nominating Jim Webb, former Virginia senator, as Secretary of Defense.<br />In addition to being Senator and a decorated war veteran, Webb is also a Reagan-era secretary of the Navy.<br />Mr. Webb was an outspoken opponent of the Iraq war.<br />Three sources tell the Times align closely with Mr. Trump’s drive to pull American troops from the Middle East.<br />Webb also feels the U.S. should confront China more aggressively. <br />
