Joe Biden

Hicks served in the Pentagon during the Obama-Biden administration.

Biden was referring to questions about cybersecurity threats in the wake of what's believed to be a Russian-led attack.

Among his top priorities are making the VA more welcoming to women veterans, veterans of color and LGBTQ veterans.

Biden's choice of Denis McDonough has been met with a mix of qualified support, non-commitment, and stunned disappointment.

McDonough served in the Obama administration during a time of great upheaval at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

"There's really a double standard in terms of expectations for what a qualified candidate looks like, between men and women."

Biden is facing criticism, including from within his party, for selecting a recently retired general to lead the Pentagon.

President-elect Joe Biden's choice of retired Gen. Lloyd Austin rocked the defense community.

A source said Biden's decision to pick Austin over other frontrunners is based on their long-standing relationship.

Biden surprised many with his decision to name retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin his defense secretary pick.