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Pentagon inspector general faults Austin for hospitalization secrecy
The investigation details exasperation among key aides to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin as he refused to disclose the extent of his medical crisis last year.
Pentagon watchdog finds Austin hospitalization scandal increased security risks
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization scandal last year increased national security risks and should have been handled better, according to a new report from the Pentagon’s watchdog. The Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Defense (OIG),
Secretary Austin's secret hospitalizations 'unnecessarily' increased US national security risks, report finds
The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General found that Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalizations "unnecessarily" put America's national security at higher risk.
Defense Secretary Austin’s secrecy around his hospitalizations increased the risks to national security, watchdog says
The secrecy surrounding Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s hospitalizations in late 2023 and early 2024 “increased unnecessarily” the risks to US national security, the Pentagon’s inspector general concluded in a report released on Wednesday.
Watchdog: Austin Needlessly Risked National Security
The Pentagon's internal watchdog says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin "unnecessarily" increased risks to national security by keeping his illness and hospitalizations secret in late 2023 and early 2024.

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Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did not inform Congress or the White House as required when he was incapacitated due to ...
'It's the size of Waco': Which Texas towns and cities would fit into which Austin venues?
As Fort Worth passes Austin in population estimates, we match the capacity of Austin venues with Texas city and town sizes ...
Austin tells OMB $926 billion defense budget needed, $55 billion over current plan
The recommendation offers a path forward with defense-spending caps - imposed under a 2023 debt-limit deal - expiring after ...
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.
2025 Austin concert forecast: Charli XCX, Justin Timberlake and more hot shows to catch
Avoid the panic of buying last-minute tickets from a reseller. Here's are the most anticipated concerts coming to Austin in ...
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Austin developer connected to Ken Paxton pleads guilty to false statements
Real estate developer Nate Paul, who was at the center of claims in Paxton's whistleblower lawsuit and ensuing impeachment, ...
Austin Energy secures $15M grant to install 200 EV charging stations in underserved areas
Austin Energy has been awarded a $15 million federal grant to bring more than 200 electric vehicle charging stations to ...
Austin hosts emergency preparedness event ahead of next week’s potential wintry weather
Austin’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HSEM) hosted an emergency preparedness pop-up event at the John ...
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Austin Speech Labs supports stroke survivor recovery through opportunity, language
Nonprofit organization Austin Speech Labs has provided stroke survivors with affordable opportunities for recovery through ...
Austin Jewish, Palestinian communities react to ceasefire deal
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire comes after a long 15 months, with support here in Austin taking the form of everything from ...
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Austin weather: Emergency responders provide cold weather tips, supplies
Most people are not ready to handle extreme temperatures and their aftermath. However, knowing how to respond in situations ...