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A timeline of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization and lack of White House notification

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had prostate cancer surgery and was later hospitalized in intensive care due to complications from that operation without President Joe Biden, Cabinet members or even his deputy knowing

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Pentagon reveals complications from cancer surgery kept White House uninformed

Find out the surprising reason behind Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's recent hospitalization and the questions surrounding the delayed disclosure of his p...

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Q&A: Former Biden appointee says US policy is ‘dehumanising’ Palestinians

Al Jazeera speaks to Tariq Habash about why he resigned from the Biden administration amid Israel’s war on Gaza.

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Biden In Dark Over Defense Chief's Cancer For Month

President Joe Biden was kept in the dark over his defense secretary's cancer diagnosis and subsequent hospitalizations for about a month, the White House admitted Tuesday, as details of Lloyd Austin's deeply unusual disappearance raised questions about leadership of the world's top military.

International Business Times

After Delay, Doctors Say US Defense Chief Treated For Cancer

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was admitted to intensive care last week for complications from prostate cancer surgery, doctors said Tuesday, after he faced criticism for waiting days to inform the White House about his extended hospital stay.

International Business Times

White House institutes new rule in wake of Defense Secretary’s mystery absence

The White House is also conducting a review of each of the Cabinet agencies’ protocols in the event that someone needs to take over authority

The Independent UK

Secretary Austin's hospitalization prompts government-wide review of delegation protocols

In the midst of confusion and concern over Secretary Austin's health, the White House undergoes a government-wide review, highlighting the importance of pr...

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Pentagon Implements New Protocols Following Deputy Secretary's Health Scare

Discover the amusing and creative tone as Major General Pat Ryder tackles questions about President Biden's notification, surgery, and transfer of authorit...

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Austin was hospitalized for complications following treatment for prostate cancer

A statement from Walter Reed medical center is the first indication of why Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on New Year's Day. It still doesn't answer why no one — including the president — was informed.

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White House orders Cabinet secretaries to notify when they can't perform duties after Austin illness

The White House chief of staff is ordering Cabinet heads to notify his office if they ever can’t perform their duties

The Independent UK

Austin treated for prostate cancer, Pentagon reveals - Roll Call

Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has been hospitalized since Jan. 1 due to complications from prostate cancer surgery, according to his doctors.

Roll Call

Trump In Court For Hearing On 'Absolute Immunity' Claim

Donald Trump arrived in a Washington court Tuesday to argue that as a former US president he should be immune from prosecution on charges that he conspired to overturn the 2020 election.

International Business Times

Questions mount over Lloyd Austin’s secret hospital stay. Here’s what we know

Some Republicans have called for Lloyd Austin to be sacked or step down, but President Joe Biden has expressed confidence in his top defence official

The Independent UK

Defense Secretary Austin's hospitalization sparks concerns and calls for accountability

Defense Secretary Austin's hospitalization has sparked concerns and criticisms. Mark Esper, former defense secretary, discusses the importance of communica...

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Pentagon's review aims to improve transparency in key notifications

A lively report from the Pentagon highlighting the review of notification processes and transparency surrounding the transfer of authorities during the Sec...

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin faces impeachment over undisclosed hospital stay

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret health troubles spark controversy as the White House investigates its notification process. Impeachment calls arise.

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Secretary Austin's absence raises concerns over national security readiness

Learn why the absence of Secretary Austin from the public eye raised concerns about communication breakdowns and potential impact on national security.

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White House launches review into why Biden not told of defence secretary’s hospital stay

The retired four-star general went to hospital on 22 December for ‘elective procedure’

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Judges push back against Trump's immunity claim in the election interference case

Lawyers for the former president made a sweeping argument that he enjoys blanket immunity from federal prosecution for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

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Secretary of Defense Austin's hospitalization deepens White House mystery

Discover the sassy and passionate responses from Governor Haley as she tackles the mysterious situation surrounding Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and d...

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Impeachment articles planned against Defense Secretary over hospitalization scandal

Get the latest on the evolving controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin as a House Republican plans to file impeachment articles against him.

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Defense Secretary's Hospitalization Raises Questions Surrounding Delayed White House Notification

Defense Secretary Laurie Austin's mysterious hospital stay raises eyebrows as questions mount regarding the White House's delayed notification. Dive in for...

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Jill Biden, Halle Berry to hit Chicago for event on menopause research and women’s health

Biden visits the University of Illinois Chicago to highlight research on menopause and women’s health; she will be joined by actress and women’s health advocate Halle Berry.

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Blowback over Defense Secretary's hospitalization sparks shock and anger

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalization raises concerns in Washington. Shock and anger spread as the Pentagon and White House remain in the...

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Potential cover-up in failure to disclose Secretary of Defense hospitalization

Former Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, discusses the importance of transparency and accountability regarding the hospitalization of the Secretary of De...

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