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DOD investigation concludes Austin is responsible for failure to notify Congress, White House of his cancer diagnosis as required
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is responsible for the Pentagon neglecting to tell Congress and the White House that the ...
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Pentagon Inspector General Says Defense Secretary Austin ‘Unnecessarily’ Increased Risks to National Security With Secret Hospital Stays
A Pentagon official insists there were no ‘gaps in authorities or operational impacts’ during Secretary Austin’s ...
Secrecy around Lloyd Austin's hospitalizations raises national security concerns
The Pentagon's inspector general concluded that the secrecy surrounding Lloyd Austin's hospitalizations increased national ...
Austin transferred power after taking meds that could affect cognitive function
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized in 2024 and given medication that could affect his cognitive functions before he transferred his authority.
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‘I know what I don’t know,’ SecDef pick says at confirmation hearing
At the hearing, Democrats questioned Hegseth’s bona fides—he has no experience leading a large organization—and his fitness ...
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin risked national security 'unnecessarily,' Inspector General says
The Pentagon Inspector General released a scathing report about Defense Secretary Austin’s failure to quickly disclose his ...
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Watchdog: Pentagon chief’s secret hospital stay ‘unnecessarily’ risky
A Pentagon watchdog found no harm to U.S. national security but said the incident raised the odds of such issues.
Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to inform Congress or the White House as required when he was incapacitated due to ...
6 takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing
Hegseth says he will be a “change agent” and a “warrior” as Republicans demand new and strong leadership at the Pentagon.
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Military appeals court blocks Defense Secretary’s effort to overturn 9/11 plea deals
A military appeals court has ruled against US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s attempt to nullify plea agreements for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks ...