Lloyd Austin taken to hospital 'for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue'

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on Sunday for “symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue,” weeks after a separate hospital stay sparked concern over transparency from the Pentagon. Austin was transported to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at 2:20 p.m. EST and the White House, Congress, and other Department of Defense officials have been notified, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder. “At this time, the Secretary is retaining the functions and duties of his office. The Deputy Secretary is prepared to assume the functions and duties...