US defense secretary says Gaza death toll ‘far too high’ in public rebuke of Israel
US defense secretary Lloyd Austin said the civilian death toll in Gaza is “far too high” ahead of a meeting with his Israeli counterpart on Tuesday.
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Lloyd Austin cancels trip for Nato and Ukraine meetings as he remains hospitalised
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has cancelled a trip to Brussels for Nato and Ukraine meetings as he remains in hospital for treatment for a bladder issue.
US Defense Secretary summoned to testify to House over his secret hospitalisation
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been summoned to testify in front of a House committee over why his recent hospitalisation was kept a secret from the president.
A Pentagon Mystery: Why Was Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's Hospital Stay Kept Secret For Days?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior Biden administration leaders, top Pentagon officials and members of Congress were unaware for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized since Monday, U.S. officials said Saturday, as questions swirled about his condition and the secrecy surrounding it.
Lawmakers demand answers after Defense Secretary Austin delayed disclosing his hospitalization
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has come under scrutiny from a growing number of congressional lawmakers who are demanding answers after the Defense Department delayed informing administration officials, Congress and the public about his hospitalization.
Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized since Monday due to complications after minor procedure: Pentagon
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized at a military hospital since Monday night due to complications resulting from a recent elective medical procedure, the Pentagon announced Friday night.
White House Says ‘No Plan’ To Fire Defense Secretary After Secret Hospitalization
The White House said on Monday that there is “no plan” to fire Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin after the top military leader waited several days before informing the public, Congress, Pentagon officials and even the president that he is being hospitalized.
The White House will review Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s lack of disclosure on his hospital stay
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Monday that the administration will review what rules or procedures weren’t followed when Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did not disclose his hospitalization for days to President Joe Biden and top officials at the Pentagon and the National Security Council.
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