Austin will work at home as he recovers
WASHINGTON (AP) —
Def. Sec. Lloyd Austin released from hospital after complications from cancer surgery he kept secret
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Austin will work at home as he recovers
WASHINGTON (AP) —
Austin’s secrecy also drew criticism from Congress members on both sides of the political aisle, and Rep. Mike Rogers, an Alabama Republican who is chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said he has opened a formal inquiry into the matter. Others openly called for Austin to resign, but the White House has said the Pentagon chief’s job is safe.
It is still unclear when Austin will return to his office in the Pentagon or how his cancer treatment will affect his job, travel and other public engagements going forward. Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks has been taking on some of his day-to-day duties as he recovers.
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