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Austin apologizes for keeping hospitalization secret
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin addresses media
Walking slowly and with a limp, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin entered the Pentagon briefing room to apologize for keeping his bout with prostate cancer secret, even from President Biden. "I did not handle this right," he said. David Martin reports.
Biden approves sanctions on Israeli settlers
President Biden unveiled an executive order Thursday targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank who engage in violence against Palestinians. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Secretary Austin addresses cancer treatment
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke to reporters Thursday for the first time since he was hospitalized for cancer treatment, something he didn't disclose to President Biden. Austin said, "We did not handle this right. I did not handle this right." CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
Lloyd Austin expected to return to Pentagon for first time since hospitalization
A defense official told CBS News that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to return to work in-person at the Pentagon Monday for the first time since his hospitalization.
911 call for Lloyd Austin revealed
New revelations from 911 tapes shed light on the secretive hospitalization of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, raising questions about why his condition was concealed from President Biden and top officials. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Defense secretary resumes duties in hospital
The White House says President Biden has full confidence in Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin despite not having been notified for three days about Ausin being admitted to an intensive care unit. Austin said he takes full responsibility about disclosure and is said to be recovering at Walter Reed and has resumed all of his duties. Weijia Jiang reports.
Defense secretary treated for prostate cancer
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had surgery for prostate cancer two weeks ago, but President Biden didn't learn about it until just this week. Now, the White House wants all agencies to notify them about transfers of authority immediately. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Audio from Lloyd Austin 911 call obtained
Newly obtained audio from the 911 call for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is shedding light on his hospitalization, which has been the subject of criticism over the Pentagon's apparent failure to disclose the hospitalization in a timely manner. The caller said they were "trying to remain a little subtle." Weijia Jiang reports.
Pentagon official on U.S. strikes in Yemen
The U.S. and the U.K. struck Houthi targets in Yemen as retaliation for their continued attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. The rebel group has said their actions are in response to the Israel-Hamas war. Sabrina Singh, a deputy press secretary for the Department of Defense, joins CBS News from the Pentagon to discuss the strikes.
Sen. Bob Casey on Austin's hospitalization and delayed disclosure
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey criticized the recent lack of transparency over the hospitalization of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, saying, "There's no way it's acceptable."
Rep. Adam Smith speaks to CBS News
Rep. Adam Smith, a Democrat from Washington state, says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin owes President Biden an explanation for not disclosing his recent hospitalization for a number of days. Smith spoke with CBS News about that, Mr. Biden's reelection campaign and a potential government spending bill.
Pentagon watchdog to review Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization
The Pentagon watchdog announced it will review "the roles, processes, and actions" of the defense secretary's hospitalization that was kept hidden from the White House for days.
White House on handling of Austin cancer news
The Pentagon continues to face fallout for the handling of information about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Timeline: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization
The defense secretary has been hospitalized since Jan. 1, after complications from a surgical procedure to treat prostate cancer, the Pentagon disclosed Tuesday.
Fallout over Austin's lack of transparency
Republicans are calling for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's resignation, but the Biden administration says he will remain at his post for the remainder of the president's term. Last week, Austin was hospitalized in intensive care for an infection related to prostate cancer surgery without telling President Biden and other top officials for days. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Secretary Austin treated for prostate cancer
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized Jan. 1 due to complications after surgery for prostate cancer in December, his doctors said in a statement released on Tuesday. The Pentagon is under scrutiny for failing to notify the White House, Congress and the public about Austin's condition for several days. Pentagon press secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder spoke to reporters about the growing controversy, and CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports on the developments.
What to know about Lloyd Austin's diagnosis
Doctors at Walter Reed Medical Center say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized due to complications from surgery to treat prostate cancer. CBS News' David Martin and Dr. Jon LaPook have the latest.
Defense secretary was hospitalized for infection related to prostate cancer
A statement provides new details amid a growing controversy over the Pentagon's failure to notify the White House about his hospitalization.
Defense secretary treated for prostate cancer
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin underwent surgery to be treated for prostate cancer, the Pentagon revealed Tuesday. He was then hospitalized in the ICU after experiencing complications. David Martin has the latest.
Biden backs Austin amid hospitalization
President Biden says he has full confidence in Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin despite his hospitalization being kept secret from the White House for days, according to a Biden administration official. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang is following the developments in Austin's hospitalization.
Details on defense secretary's hospital stay
New details have emerged about who knew about the hospitalization of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Secretary Austin still recovering in hospital
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is no longer in intensive care and is "recovering well" at the Walter Reed Medical Center, the Pentagon said Monday. The statement comes as a White House official tells CBS News that President Biden is not considering firing Austin after he failed to disclose the hospital visit to the administration. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
What's known on Lloyd Austin hospitalization
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Jan. 1 after complications from a minor elective medical procedure. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on the White House's reaction.
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Ukraine says Russia launches "virtually nonstop" strikes on Kyiv
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Jury awards $49.5 million to Boeing 737 MAX crash victim's family
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
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