Posted 2/12/2024, 4:43:00 AM
Defense Secretary Hospitalized Again Due to Cancer Treatment Complications, Temporarily Transfers Duties
- Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized again for bladder issue, transfers powers to deputy
- Austin continues recovering from prostate cancer, dealing with treatment complications
- Transported to Walter Reed Sunday afternoon for emergent bladder issue
- Admitted to critical care unit for monitoring and supportive care
- Unclear if bladder issue will change Austin's plans to attend meetings in Brussels and with NATO defense ministers