"Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Hospitalized for Bladder Issue, Transfers Duties to Deputy"
TL;DR
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for symptoms of a potential bladder issue and is currently receiving treatment. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks has assumed his duties, and updates on his condition will be provided as available.
Topics:top-newshealth-government#health-government#kathleen-hicks#lloyd-j-austin-iii#pentagon#secretary-of-defense#walter-reed-medical-center
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