Defense Secretary Austin Released from Hospital, to Work Remotely After Bladder Treatment Related to Cancer Surgery
• Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital Tuesday after treatment for a bladder issue • The bladder issue was related to recent prostate cancer surgery; not a new diagnosis • Austin will continue duties from home this week before returning to the Pentagon • He still plans to participate virtually in Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Wednesday • Earlier hospitalization in January was for prostate cancer complications; Austin apologized for not properly notifying White House