secretary of defense

Defense Sec. Austin Hospitalized With Bladder Issue, But ‘Retaining The Functions’ Of Office

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Pentagon’s No. 2 Was Unaware Of Secretary’s Hospitalization

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The Pentagon’s second in command did not know that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was being hospitalized when she began assuming some of his duties last week, raising more questions about the stunning lack of transparency in the four-star Army general’s status. On Friday, the Pentagon revealed to the public that Austin had been hospitalized at … Read more