White House national security spokesman John Kirby gets expanded role in Biden administration
John Kirby, President Joe Biden's national security spokesman, is getting an expanded role at the White House, according to a U.S. official.
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Chinese technology company lashes back at US claims it has ties to military
A Nasdaq-listed Chinese technology company that makes parts for self-driving vehicles is threatening to sue the U.S. government after it was included in a list of companies the Pentagon says have links to the Chinese military.
Pentagon chief Austin's cancer prognosis is 'excellent,' no further treatments needed, doctors say
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center say his prostate cancer prognosis is excellent and no further treatments will be needed after seeing him for a follow-up appointment Friday.
White House sets new guidelines for Cabinet notifications after Austin's secret hospitalization
The White House is laying out a new set of guidelines to ensure it will be informed any time a Cabinet head can't carry out their job after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalization this month was kept for days from President Joe Biden and his top aides.
US hits Iraq militia sites and anti-ship missiles in Yemen as fight with Iranian proxies intensifies
The U.S. military struck three facilities in Iraq and two anti-ship missiles in Yemen operated by Iranian-backed militias that have continued to instigate attacks on U.S. personnel and ships in the region as the U.S. continues to try to keep the Israel-Hamas war from spilling over into a wider conflict.
Lloyd Austin to virtually join Ukraine meet week after getting discharged from hospital
US defence secretary Lloyd Austin, who is currently recovering from complications from prostate cancer treatment, is set to attend a meeting on Ukraine’s military needs virtually from his house on Tuesday, the Pentagon said.
Lloyd Austin released from hospital 24 days after undisclosed surgery
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been discharged from the hospital after he had a secret surgery to treat prostate cancer and developed subsequent complications, according to the Department of Defense.
US failed to track more than $1bn in military gear given to Ukraine, says Pentagon watchdog
Shortfalls in required monitoring by American officials mean the US cannot track more than $1bn in weapons and military equipment provided to Ukraine to fight invading Russian forces, according to a Pentagon audit released on Thursday.