Joe Biden expected to nominate Antony Blinken as secretary of state

Antony Blinken is the leading contender to become President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee for secretary of state, according to multiple people familiar with the Biden team’s planning (Jose Luis Magana/AP)

US President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Antony Blinken as secretary of state, according to multiple people familiar with the Biden team’s planning.

The 58-year-old served as deputy secretary of state and deputy national security adviser during the Obama administration and has close ties with Mr Biden.