Austin, the first Black defense secretary, ends his term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is bidding farewell to the forces and personnel he's led through a tumultuous term.
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DOD investigation concludes Austin is responsible for failure to notify Congress, White House of his cancer diagnosis as required
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is responsible for the Pentagon neglecting to tell Congress and the White House that the ...
Lloyd Austin recommends a $50 billion increase in defense spending
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is recommending that the incoming administration spend $50 billion more on defense than ...
Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to inform Congress or the White House as required when he was incapacitated due to ...
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Austin tells OMB $926 billion defense budget needed, $55 billion over current plan
Austin recommended that OMB leave Trump’s incoming administration a proposed five-year defense plan that starts with $926.5 ...
Austin transferred power after taking meds that could affect cognitive function
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized in 2024 and given medication that could affect his cognitive functions before he transferred his authority.
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‘I know what I don’t know,’ defense secretary pick says at confirmation hearing
At the hearing, Democrats questioned Hegseth’s bona fides—he has no experience leading a large organization—and his fitness ...
Dem senator who bashed Hegseth's qualifications stands by DOD sec who oversaw botched Afghan withdrawal
Sen. Blumenthal grilled SecDef nominee Pete Hegseth on his qualifications despite reaffirming current support for the job ...