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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
Defense Secretary Austin to Resume His Duties Tuesday, Doctors Say
‘We anticipate a successful recovery and will closely monitor him overnight.’
Biden Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Race-Based Admissions at West Point
The group suggested Jan. 31 as the deadline for the court to rule, the date when applications for the school’s 2028 class are due.
US Defense Chief Quietly Hospitalized After Surgical Complications
The Pentagon disclosed the information four days after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized.
US Defense Secretary Advises Israel to Be ‘More Surgical’ Targeting Hamas, Lower Intensity of Gaza Battle
Mr. Austin said they had ‘great discussions’ on how to ’reduce harm to civilians’ and ’ensure a sustained flow of humanitarian assistance and capacity' to Gaza.
House GOP Seeks DOD, FBI Answers on Chinese Efforts to Infiltrate US Military Bases
A joint review by U.S. agencies found more than a hundred instances of Chinese nationals attempting to force their way onto U.S. military bases.
House Passes Rep. Marjorie Greene’s Amendment to Cut Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s Salary to $1
‘This is the first time in the 118th Congress the Holman rule has been used to hold a Biden official accountable,’ she said.
US to Station Coast Guard Vessel in Papua New Guinea as Pacific Ties Strengthen
The Biden administration is announcing it will be strengthening its engagement with Papua New Guinea by posting a coastguard vessel to the country.
