Defense Sec. Austin released from hospital after complications from cancer surgery he kept secret
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital Monday, after spending two weeks there to treat complications from surgery…
Defense Secretary Austin is ‘actively involved and engaged’ while hospitalized
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is still hospitalized following doctors’ advice, but he’s “actively involved and engaged,” according to national security…
Pentagon inspector general announces review of Austin hospitalization, notification
The Defense Department inspector general’s office has launched a formal investigation into Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to notify the…
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin treated for prostate cancer, severe infection: Pentagon
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on Jan. 1 for complications following surgery nearly two weeks earlier to treat prostate…
White House stands by Defense Secretary Austin as bipartisan furor grows over secret ICU stay
White House officials on Monday reiterated the president’s support for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who said he did not intend…
U.S. issues strongest criticism of Israel yet as civilian deaths in Gaza surge
The Biden administration issued its strongest criticism yet of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza for its civilian death toll, as…
Pentagon pushing U.S. defense industry to bolster Israel in fight against Hamas
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said Monday it is coordinating with U.S. defense titans to expedite the shipping of pending Israeli…
Senators ask Pentagon for answers on SpaceX’s Starlink service in Ukraine
WASHINGTON — Three Democratic members of the Senate Committee on Armed Services have asked the Pentagon for information about SpaceX CEO…
Tensions rise between Russian mercenaries and Kremlin; Ukraine allies focus on air defenses for Kyiv
This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Tensions are emerging…
U.S., China trade blame as hopes for military dialogue fade
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin rebuked China on Saturday for refusing to hold military talks, leaving the superpowers deadlocked…
