Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized again following symptoms pointing to an “emergent bladder issue." In a statement, the Pentagon said Austin was transported by his security detail to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center around 2:20 p.m. Sunday.

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3 developments- Feb 11, 2024Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized with bladder issue, transfers powers to his deputy
- Feb 13, 2024Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expected to be released from hospital later on Tuesday, Pentagon says
- Feb 14, 2024Lloyd Austin released from hospital, set to resume Pentagon duties
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