Lloyd Austin

Defense Secretary Orders Review Of Military Sexual Assault Prevention Programs

Lloyd Austin, in his first directive since taking office, moved on his pledge to immediately address sexual misconduct in the ranks.
By Lolita C. Baldor, AP

Senate Confirms Lloyd Austin To Be The First Black Defense Secretary

President Biden made history by nominating Austin. But picking a retired general also threatens the bedrock democratic principle of civilian control of the military.
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Joe Biden Needs To Bolster U.S. Democracy. His Pentagon Pick Could Threaten It.

Congress will soon pass a special waiver for former general Lloyd Austin to be defense secretary amid fears that the military is becoming politicized.
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Lloyd Austin Should Answer For One Of The Worst Mistakes Of The Obama Era: Yemen

If Biden truly wants to build a more progressive foreign policy, his Pentagon pick needs to be frank about his role in creating the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
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Joe Biden To Choose Retired General Lloyd Austin For Defense Secretary: Reports

The likely Pentagon chief led U.S. Central Command and would be the latest person of color to join the president-elect's Cabinet, according to reports.
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Only '4 Or 5' U.S.-Trained Rebels In Syria? Not Exactly.

A top general's remarks don't tell the whole story.
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