Lloyd Austin

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized due to post-surgery complications arising from his prostate cancer treatment, his doctors revealed on Tuesday. What Happened: The news has caused a stir, particularly because President Joe Biden was kept in the dark about Austin’s...

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) heavily criticized Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for his views on the Israel-Hamas conflict, terming him “naive.” What Happened: Graham expressed a loss of confidence in Austin, who had previously posited that Israel risked a...

Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) supported a bill to lower Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin‘s salary to a mere $1 amid the pursuit to prevent a government shutdown. What Happened: Golden, a centrist Democrat known for defying party lines, defended his vote, stating, “I doubt...

In a surprising move amid the pursuit to prevent a government shutdown, Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has proposed slashing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin‘s salary to a mere $1. Greene made the proposal on the House floor, which received support from some...

Democratic primary candidate Marianne Williamson came down hard on the nation's defense spending and called out the “corporate tyranny” involved there. What Happened: The huge U.S. defense budget of $858 billion for the fiscal year 2023 is partly due to the “unbelievable price...

Amid Xi Jinping's growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region, the U.S. and the Philippines have agreed to ramp up military capabilities over the next five to 10 years.  What Happened: As per the "security sector assistance roadmap," Washington will supply Manila with...

Washington on Tuesday vowed to "turn over every rock" to find the potential source of leaked "secret" documents, which has sparked fears of national security. What Happened: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the Pentagon would investigate the recent purported leak of classified documents...

The Pentagon on Thursday urged Congress to approve $842 billion in the defense budget to prepare for any potential conflict with China. What Happened: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in testimony before the House Appropriations subcommittee on defense that the budget is aimed at...

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin paid an unannounced visit to Iraq on Tuesday as the 20-year anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein nears.  What Happened: Austin's visit to Baghdad was aimed at showing that the U.S. remains committed to keeping its military presence in...