Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Released from Hospital, Controversy Over Secrecy Persists

Austin to work remotely following hospitalization for prostate cancer surgery complications; separate investigations launched by Pentagon and White House into handling of his hospitalization.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday, two weeks after he was admitted for complications following prostate cancer surgery.
Austin will work remotely for a period of time before returning to the Pentagon, with full access to secure communications capabilities.
Austin's hospitalization was kept a secret from the White House for several days, causing controversy and raising concerns about transparency and communication within the Biden administration.
Austin was fully engaged in his duties during his hospitalization, including monitoring joint strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.
The Pentagon and the White House have launched separate investigations into the handling of Austin's hospitalization and the failure to notify the president.