US Senate approves Joe Biden nominee to lead the Pentagon
Retired army general Lloyd Austin will serve as secretary of defence — the first black American ito do so
22 January 2021 - 18:49
Washington — The US Senate on Friday confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee, retired army general Lloyd Austin, to serve as secretary of defence — the first black American in the role.
The vote was an overwhelming 90-2 in the 100-member chamber, far more than the simple majority needed...
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