Senate confirms Antony Blinken as Secretary of State

The Senate confirms Antony Blinken as Secretary of State by a vote of 78-22. Blinken, a longtime foreign policy adviser to Biden who served as Deputy Secretary of State under President Obama, becomes the top U.S. diplomat. His confirmation comes on Biden's first full day in office. Blinken pledges to rebuild alliances and reengage with international institutions.