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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has returned to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for the second time this year following surgery for prostate cancer. His previous hospitalizations were kept secret, causing controversy over who was running the Pentagon. Austin's current hospitalization is due to an "emergent bladder issue" related to his previous surgery. The status of his upcoming trip to Brussels is unclear. The secrecy surrounding Austin's medical situation has drawn criticism from Congress and frustration from White House and Pentagon officials. Austin has taken responsibility for the secrecy and an internal review has been completed, with a public summary yet to be released. [Extracted from the article]

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital after a two-week stay due to complications from prostate surgery. He is now recuperating at home and will continue to perform his duties remotely before returning to the Pentagon full-time. Austin had kept his medical treatments secret, which caused controversy and led to reviews by the Pentagon's Inspector General and a Senate oversight committee. Doctors have stated that Austin's prognosis is excellent and he does not require further treatment for his cancer. [Extracted from the article]

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization in January 2024 revealed a culture of secrecy within the Pentagon. Austin's deputy, Kathleen Hicks, was left in the dark about his condition and had to step in to run the Pentagon from a beach in Puerto Rico. The lack of transparency surrounding Austin's hospitalization led to public backlash and raised questions about the government's plans for continuity of operations. Despite the confusion, the U.S. carried out a drone strike and issued an ultimatum to Yemen's Houthi rebel group during Austin's hospitalization. The Pentagon has promised internal reviews and improvements to the notification system going forward. [Extracted from the article]

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin declined to inform the White House about his hospitalizations, raising questions about his judgment. Austin underwent a medical procedure on December 22 and was hospitalized again on January 1 due to complications. The White House and Congress were not informed until several days later, causing concern among lawmakers. Austin's hospitalizations did not impact national security, according to Pentagon officials. President Biden continues to support Austin and has no plans to fire him. The Pentagon is reviewing its procedures for notifying the White House in such situations. [Extracted from the article]

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's recent hospitalization has raised questions about his absence and the lack of transparency surrounding his medical situation. Austin's deputy, Kathy Hicks, was not informed of his hospitalization until four days after it occurred, and even President Biden was not notified until later. Austin had an elective procedure during scheduled leave, but the details have not been disclosed for privacy reasons. The Pentagon has faced criticism for the lack of transparency, and members of Congress are expressing concern over Austin's judgment during a time of international turmoil. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: kwexclusive; Political/General News; National/Public Security; Crime/Legal Action; International Relations; Politics/International Relations; Domestic Politics; Terrorism; Government Bodies; Executive Branch EN kwexclusive Political/General News National/Public Security Crime/Legal Action International Relations Politics/International Relations Domestic Politics Terrorism Government Bodies Executive Branch N.PAG N.PAG 1 07/23/21 20210723 NES 210723 American bases in Kuwait, Qatar to be temporary homes for thousands of Afghan interpreters, family members before they resettle in U.S. The U.S. military is preparing to house as many as 35,000 Afghan interpreters and family members at the two bases, in an expanding effort to aid those who face Taliban retribution for helping American forces. Related Video Propaganda footage appears to show Taliban forces guarding a U.S.-built border crossing between Afghanistan and Tajikistan. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: kwexclusive; Political/General News; National/Public Security; Crime/Legal Action; Politics/International Relations; Domestic Politics; Terrorism; Content Types; Factiva Filters; C&E Executive News Filter EN kwexclusive Political/General News National/Public Security Crime/Legal Action Politics/International Relations Domestic Politics Terrorism Content Types Factiva Filters C&E Executive News Filter N.PAG N.PAG 1 06/25/21 20210624 NES 210624 Taliban advances prompt agencies to revise outlook for how long Kabul can hold out American intelligence agencies revised their previously more optimistic estimates about the survival of the government of Afghanistan as the Taliban swept through the country's north last week. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday that, while Taliban attacks on Afghan forces are increasing, there has been no such rise in attacks on American troops. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: kwexclusive; Political/General News; National/Public Security; Armed Forces; International Relations; Politics/International Relations; Domestic Politics; Government Bodies; Defense Department; Executive Branch EN kwexclusive Political/General News National/Public Security Armed Forces International Relations Politics/International Relations Domestic Politics Government Bodies Defense Department Executive Branch N.PAG N.PAG 1 06/21/21 20210619 NES 210619 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told Saudi crown prince of drawdown in June 2 call, officials say The Pentagon is pulling antimissile batteries, aircraft and hundreds of troops from the Mideast as it focuses the armed services on challenges from China and Russia, administration officials said. The Pentagon began sending Patriot antimissile batteries and the Thaad system to Saudi Arabia after a Saudi oil facility was attacked by Iranian drones in September 2019. [Extracted from the article]

Under the terms of the U.S.-Taliban deal that the Trump administration signed last year, the U.S. would withdraw all troops by May 1 while the Taliban would ensure that terrorist groups never again use Afghanistan as a haven for plotting attacks against the U.S. and its allies. Keywords: Political/General News; National/Public Security; Crime/Legal Action; Armed Forces; Politics/International Relations; Domestic Politics; Terrorism; Government Bodies; Executive Branch; Content Types EN Political/General News National/Public Security Crime/Legal Action Armed Forces Politics/International Relations Domestic Politics Terrorism Government Bodies Executive Branch Content Types N.PAG N.PAG 1 04/15/21 20210414 NES 210414 President Biden sets deadline for withdrawal to occur two decades after the 2001 terrorist attacks President Biden set a withdrawal deadline that falls 20 years after the 2001 terrorist attacks, effectively winding down the decadeslong U.S. military engagement, officials said. His administration has indicated repeatedly that removing coalition troops by that date would be difficult given continued high levels of violence. share your thoughts I Should the U.S. withdraw troops from Afghanistan?. [Extracted from the article]

PHOTO (COLOR): The airstrike in Syria is the first known instance in which the Biden administration had approved the use of military force against an adversary. Keywords: Political/General News; National/Public Security; Crime/Legal Action; International Relations; Politics/International Relations; Domestic Politics; Risk News; Government Bodies; Military Action; SYND EN Political/General News National/Public Security Crime/Legal Action International Relations Politics/International Relations Domestic Politics Risk News Government Bodies Military Action SYND N.PAG N.PAG 1 03/02/21 20210226 NES 210226 Airstrike follows deadly rocket attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq earlier this month The airstrike was the first known instance in which the Biden administration had approved the use of military force against an adversary since taking office last month. [Extracted from the article]