"Defense Secretary Austin Hospitalized Again, Transfers Duties to Deputy Amid Bladder Issue"

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for an "emergent bladder issue," prompting him to transfer his duties to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks. This comes after Austin's recent return to work following complications related to treatment for prostate cancer. The White House and National Security Council have been informed, and Austin is scheduled to attend a meeting in Brussels this week, marking his first overseas trip since his initial hospitalization earlier this year.