Senate confirms Lloyd Austin as new defense secretary, first black person in US history to head the Pentagon

The US Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s choice for defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, in a landslide vote on Friday, making him the first black person ever to run the Pentagon and oversee the country’s military. … Read More >Senate confirms Lloyd Austin as new defense secretary, first black person in US history to head the Pentagon

‘First black Defense Secretary in 200 years’: Biden officially picks retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to head Pentagon

Democratic presumed president-elect Joe Biden has nominated former General Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense, despite Austin having retired from the service just four years ago – meaning he’ll need a congressional waiver. … Read More >‘First black Defense Secretary in 200 years’: Biden officially picks retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to head Pentagon