Lloyd Austin
The latest on Gen. Lloyd Austin, secretary of defense in the administration of President Joe Biden. A retired 4-star Army general, Austin previously served as the commander of the United States Central Command, the first Black person to hold that position.
Pentagon Extremism Probe May Show 'Larger' Problem Than Expected: Austin
The secretary of defense has ordered a 60-day stand down for military officials to investigate far-right extremism and racism within the ranks.
Panel Chosen to Select New Honorees for Confederate-Named Military Bases
"Each of these individuals possesses unique and relevant experience, in and out of government, that I know will inform this important effort," Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a Friday statement.
Hawley Only GOP Senator to Vote Against All Biden's Cabinet Nominees So Far
The Missouri Republican has voted "nay" for all six of Biden's Cabinet nominees who have come up for a Senate confirmation vote.
Biden Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Ousts All Members From Pentagon Boards
All Pentagon advisory board members were removed as Biden Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin cleans house of all previous administration appointees.
Transgender People Move Another Step Closer to Serving in Military Again
Former president Donald Trump had previously banned transgender people from serving in the U.S. military.
Former Defense Secretaries Urge Congress to Grant Lloyd Austin a Waiver
"Now more than ever, we need an experienced, competent, organized, and respected Secretary of Defense," the officials said.
Majority of Biden's Cabinet Appointments So Far Are Obama Officials
Eleven of Biden's Cabinet appointments served in the Obama administration and three also served in the Clinton administration.
Dems Fear Erosion of Civilian Military Control After Biden Defense Pick
Democrats expressed misgivings about starting a tradition of confirming a defense secretary who is a recently retired service member, as the top Pentagon post is intended for a civilian.
Biden Defense Pick Austin May Face Opposition Over Record on ISIS
Austin is accused of telling President Barack Obama that ISIS was merely a "flash in the pan."
Biden's Pick for Defense Secretary Expected to Face Bipartisan Opposition
The rule about the waiver was established over fears that a former general might be too familiar with soldiers still in active duty.
