Pentagon chief released from hospital; prognosis is “excellent”

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital. After spending two weeks at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to treat complications from prostate cancer surgery, the 70-year-old Austin is back home. Doctors say his prognosis is “excellent” and he will work from home as he recovers. The Pentagon chief caused a firestorm by failing to inform the White House about his hospitalization. President Biden said that was a lapse in judgment, but he still has confidence in Austin.