Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin is appearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on his nomination to be President-elect Joe Biden's defense secretary. Austin, who previously led U.S. Central Command, will require a waiver for his confirmation as he's only been retired from active duty for four years. Watch the hearing live beginning around 11 a.m. PT.
Watch Live: Senate Panel Holds Hearing On Biden's Defense Secretary Nominee, Jan. 19
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