Now that the election has been settled, the hottest speculation game in Washington is who will help President-elect Donald Trump run the government.

The 45th president has two members of his Cabinet selected in Vice President-elect Mike Pence and Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, but as for other potential department appointments and agency officials, speculation abounds.

Here are some of the names that have been bandied about, as well as their possible appointments:

Newt Gingrich, Secretary of State

The former Speaker of the House was rumored to be a candidate for the nation’s top diplomatic role in a leak on the eve of the election, possibly marking his first return to government service in 18 years.

Sen. Bob Corker, Secretary of State

The chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations has also been rumored as a possible State Department chief. Corker was at one point rumored to be a potential Trump running mate.

Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary

Politico reported on Nov. 3 that Trump was eyeing the former Goldman Sachs executive, who currently runs investment firm Dune Capital Management.

Sarah Palin, Secretary of the Interior

The former vice presidential nominee and Alaskan governor may make her return to public service after becoming an early Trump advocate.

Ben Carson, Surgeon General or Health and Human Services Secretary

Trump’s GOP primary opponent backed him strongly in the general election. Carson’s medical background could make a natural transition to either role.

Rudy Giuliani, Attorney General

The former New York mayor became one of Trump’s most vocal proponents during the campaign. As a former federal prosecutor, Giuliani would also make an easy transition to the Justice Department.

Chris Christie, Attorney General

Also a former federal prosecutor, the New Jersey governor could also fit in this role. Even if Giuliani takes the AG role, Christie will likely earn a cabinet post, with Commerce and Homeland Security being rumored.

Rep. Jeff Miller, VA secretary

The chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee and reform proponent is widely seen as Trump’s choice to lead the department.

Sen. Jeff Sessions, Secretary of Defense

One of the earliest Trump advocates, Sessions’ role as chairman of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces could make him a likely fit for the Defense Department.

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