Senate confirms Blinken as secretary of state

Blinken was President Biden's first choice for the top diplomatic post.

Published: January 26, 2021 12:53pm

Updated: January 26, 2021 12:59pm

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Antony Blinken as the country's new secretary of state.

Blinken, now the United States' top diplomat, is a former Biden aide. 

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