Austin wins Senate confirmation as 1st Black Pentagon chief
By Andrew Taylor & Robert Burns
In one of first actions, new defense secretary orders review of sexual misconduct programs
By Howard Altman
Former general Lloyd Austin confirmed as Biden's defense secretary
By Joan E. Greve & Lauren Gambino
Congress Grants Waiver to Austin to Serve as Defense Secretary (Published 2021)
By Catie Edmondson & Jennifer Steinhauer