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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin 'shielded' biotech firms in gain-of-function research audit, GOP senator claims
A recent audit of Pentagon funding of gain-of-function research outside the US “may have shielded” collaborations with Chinese biotech firms — including at least one linked to Beijing's military, a...
Lloyd Austin's chief of staff, blamed for Pentagon chief's hospitalization secrecy, to step down
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's chief of staff Kelly Magsamen – who took the heat for failing to tell the White House that the intensely private former Army general was hospitalized...
US defense secretary says war with China neither imminent nor unavoidable, stressing need for talks
While declining to detail the specifics of their conversation, Austin said the most important thing was that the two were again talking.
Defense Secretary Austin undergoes 'successful' medical procedure after temporarily transferring power to deputy
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin underwent a successful “non-surgical” medical procedure Friday evening, requiring him to temporarily transfer power to his deputy, the Pentagon announced.
US — shamefully — still has no plan for Ukraine to win
President Biden signed a bill on April 24 to provide Ukraine $61 billion for its war against Russia. Yet the funding lacked a plan to help Ukraine win.
No surprise: Biden is caving to the left on Israel — because that's what he does
In a disgracefully craven move, Biden has paused weapons shipments to Israel to try to prevent a full-scale offensive against the remaining Hamas military stronghold in Rafah.
Biden’s senseless pier plan, the entitlement time bomb and other commentary
Lloyd Austin admits Hamas or others could attack US troops running the pier being built for Gaza, but says that’s not a breach of Biden’s vow not to put US...
Pentagon chief leaves lawmakers confused, enraged over hold on weapons shipments to Israel: 'This is obscene'
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed the Pentagon has "paused" one weapons shipment to Israel but claimed the US had not made "final decision" on the shipment's future.
Defense secretary says US troops building Gaza aid pier can return fire if attacked by Hamas
Asked whether US troops who deploy to a temporary floating pier under now construction may return fire if attacked by Hamas fighters, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told the House Armed...
Ukraine denies sidelining US Abrams tanks after losing 5 out of 31 to Russian attacks
Ukraine's 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade, which operates the armored vehicles, said the tanks "are doing a great job on the battlefield."
Pentagon sending Ukraine $6B in military aid — the largest package ever — with critical missile defenses
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday announced that the sending Ukraine its largest aid package to date – worth $6 billion – that will include vital Patriot missile defense systems...
The US is basically facing World War III — but Biden & Co. aren't acting like it
Gen. Omar Bradley is often credited with the saying, “Amateurs talk strategy. Professionals talk logistics.” The Biden administration does neither.
Defense chief Austin tells senators he has no evidence Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was adamant Tuesday that there is "no evidence" that Israel is committing a genocide in the Gaza Strip.
Angry anti-Israel protesters dump manure near Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's home: 'You ain't s--t'
“Austin, Austin, you ain’t s--t, we’ll keep fighting until you quit,” the angry poo-per-trators were heard yelling in a video captured by fellow activists.
Austin follows Biden in citing Hamas health ministry death toll for Palestinian woman, kids: ‘Over 25,000’
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) drew the answer out of the Pentagon chief during a House Armed Services Committee hearing as President Biden’s administration is trying to negotiate a “temporary cease-fire”...
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin admits he 'did not handle' hospital stay 'right' after lawmaker criticism
Under fire for his secret hospital stay last month, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told lawmakers Thursday that the Defense Department has made changes to improve the notification process if he...
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital and has resumed his full duties, Pentagon says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday and has resumed his full duties, the Pentagon said.
Lloyd Austin scraps trip to Brussels after hospitalization but set to 'resume normal duties'
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who was forced to scrap a trip to Brussels after he checked into a critical-care unit Sunday, is expected to "resume his normal duties" Tuesday, the...
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin transported to DC-area hospital for 'emergent bladder issue,' transfers 'functions, duties' to deputy
The Defense Department said in a statement that the White House had been notified and Austin had transferred "the functions and duties of the office" to Deputy Secretary of Defense...
Defense Secretary Austin's return and more: Feb. 11, 2024
NY Post readers discuss Defense Secretary Austin's recent press conference, McDonald's inflation prices, and more.