Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized again

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is back in the hospital and has transferred authority to his deputy. Austin was transported to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Sunday afternoon with symptoms pointing to an “emergent bladder issue.” The secretary, who transferred authorities to deputy Kathleen Hicks, is recovering from prostate cancer surgery in December. He caused a controversy by keeping his diagnosis, treatment, and earlier hospital stay a secret from the White House. Austin returned to work at the Pentagon two weeks ago.