Senate Confirms Stephen Biegun To No. 2 Spot At The State Department

The transcript discusses the confirmation of a new Deputy Secretary of State, replacing John Sullivan, who is moving to Moscow as the American ambassador to Russia. The new Deputy Secretary, previously a US Special Representative to North Korea, takes on this role during critical denuclearization talks with Pyongyang. The transcript also highlights his past roles, including his work at Ford Motor Company and as an adviser to Bill Frist and Condoleezza Rice.

Who was confirmed by the Senate to the position of Deputy Secretary of State?

• John Sullivan

• Beacon

• Condoleezza Rice

• Bill Frist

What position is John Sullivan moving to?

• Deputy Secretary of State

• American ambassador to Russia

• Special Representative to North Korea

• Senate Majority Leader

What pivotal moment is mentioned regarding the Trump administration?

• Ongoing denuclearization talks with Pyongyang

• Trade negotiations with China

• Healthcare reform

• Immigration policy changes

What deadline did North Korea set for negotiations?

• End of the year

• Next month

• No deadline

• Indefinite

What was Beacon's role prior to joining the Trump administration?

• Ford Motor Company executive

• Senate Majority Leader

• National security adviser

• Ambassador to Russia