Senate confirms Austin as defense secretary

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Published on January 22, 2021 - Duration: 01:23s

Senate confirms Austin as defense secretary

The U.S. Senate on Friday voted overwhelmingly to confirm retired Army General Lloyd Austin as President Joe Biden's defense secretary, making him the first Black American to serve in the role.

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