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Defense Secretary makes final pitch on FY25 military budget this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 6, 2024.
Biden: America ‘shall respond’ after drone attack kills 3 US troops
Biden blamed Iran-backed militias for the attack that also injured at least 34 U.S. service members.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Lawmakers plan public hearing on Austin’s hospitalization and health
The defense secretary is expected to testify on the controversy on Feb. 14 before the House Armed Services Committee.
Austin’s aide requested ambulance arrive quietly to home on Jan. 1
The Associated Press obtained a copy of the 911 call made on Jan. 1 under the Freedom of Information Act.
Pentagon watchdog to review Austin’s hospitalization, notification
The Pentagon’s internal watchdog says he will review the secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization.
By Tara Copp, AP
Lawmakers launch investigation into Austin’s health secrecy
The House Armed Services Committee will look into how senior leaders mishandled the defense secretary's hospitalization earlier this month.
White House to review Cabinet protocols after Austin’s hospitalization
The White House chief of staff is also ordering Cabinet heads to notify his office if they ever can’t perform their duties.
By Seung Min Kim and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
White House to review defense secretary’s hospitalization notification
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on Jan. 1, which the Pentagon did not disclose to the public until Friday.
By Seung Min Kim and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Why was Defense Secretary Austin’s hospital stay kept secret for days?
Members of Congress and Pentagon leaders were unaware for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized since Monday.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
First-ever provision for psychedelic studies included in defense bill
Any member of the military with either post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury can take part in a clinical study.
By Zamone Perez
Defense Secretary Austin calls out those who advocate isolationism
In remarks at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said United States must reject calls to turn away from global interests.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press