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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

Pentagon Reviewing Delay and Transparency of Secretary's Health Announcement

Join the quirky dialogue as Major General Pat Ryder answers questions about the Secretary's health, honor cordons, and the Pentagon's transparency.

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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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US Forces in Iraq Remain Committed to Defeating ISIS

Join Major General Pat Ryder as he discusses the U.S. presence in Iraq, the defeat ISIS mission, and the ongoing coordination with the Iraqi government.

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Prostate cancer update withheld from President, details remain undisclosed

Unveiling a playful and creative tone, delve into the intriguing exchange between Major General Pat Ryder and a curious questioner regarding an undisclosed...

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Surprising update: Army pre-service injuries and foreign attacks revealed!

Get the latest updates from Major General Pat Ryder on pre-service numbers, attacks in Iraq and Syria, and the investigation into Israeli use of white phos...

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Pentagon rejects claims of weakness, vows to address Houthi threat

Discover Major General Pat Ryder's creative and insightful response to questions on Gaza's death toll and US actions in dealing with the Houthi threat. Sta...

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Secretary of Defense stays focused on duties amid recovery

Discover the latest updates on Secretary of Defense's health and tenure, as he remains resilient and committed to his responsibilities amidst speculation.

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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

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

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’

The Independent UK

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin under fire after hospitalization secrecy scandal

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin faces backlash and calls for resignation after failing to disclose hospitalization, raising concerns about transparency and ...

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Biden unlikely to sack Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin over hospital row

Mr Austin has been in hospital since 1 January

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Pentagon's handling of Austin hospitalization roils Congress - Roll Call

Lawmakers are demanding answers after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did not swiftly disclose that he was hospitalized.

The Guardian - US

US defense secretary says he takes ‘full responsibility’ for secret hospitalisation

Lloyd Austin apologises for lack of disclosure but questions about medical procedure and the secrecy surrounding it remain unanswered

The Independent UK

A Pentagon mystery: Why was Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospital stay kept secret for days?

U.S. officials says that members of Congress and top Pentagon leaders were unaware for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized since Monday

The Independent UK

Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized due to complications after minor procedure

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Monday, due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure

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Watch as Major General Pat Ryder holds Pentagon briefing

Watch as US Pentagon press secretary Major General Pat Ryder conducts a news briefing on Thursday 4 January.

WEKU

U.S. announces new weapons package for Ukraine, as Congress is stalled on aid bill

The U.S. announced military aid of up to $250 million. It could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation now stalled on Capitol Hill.

The Independent UK

US announces new weapons package for Ukraine, as funds dwindle and Congress is stalled on aid bill

The U.S. is announcing what officials say could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill

Evening Standard

US defence chief slams Iran-backed Houthi rebels as ‘bandits’ in the Red Sea as taskforce combats attacks

America said more than 20 countries had agreed to join Operation Prosperity Guardian to counter the drone and missile strikes against commercial ships

Al Jazeera

US, China top military officials hold first talks in more than a year

Gen Charles Q Brown, US Joint Chiefs chair, stresses need to avoid miscalculations in talks with PLA’s Gen Liu Zhenli.

WEKU

Sen. Tuberville drops remaining holds on senior military promotions

Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville had blocked military promotions for months over objections to Pentagon abortion policy. He had relented earlier for most promotions except for some generals.

The Hindu

U.S. has made great progress in further bolstering defence relations with India: Pentagon

U.S.-India defence ties made great progress in 2020; Pentagon looks to further bolster ties in 2024.. Respect for sovereignty, free navigation in international airspace/waterways.

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