Defense Secretary Austin says he didn't handle news of hospitalization 'right'

February 1, 2024 - 12:27pm EST
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The remarks cap a tumultuous few weeks for Austin after it emerged that he was hospitalized on New Year's Day and that no one knew for days that he had undergone surgery for prostate cancer.

Dec 5 - 6:00am EST

The leaders of the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" are calling for large-scale layoffs of federal workers and the elimination of some federal agencies during Trump's second term.

Dec 5 - 3:56am EST

Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida joined the DOGEcaucus, which supports President-elect Trump's push for government efficiency. Steve Inskeep asked him why.

Dec 5 - 3:56am EST

Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida joined the DOGEcaucus, which supports President-elect Trump's push for government efficiency. Steve Inskeep asked him why.

Dec 4 - 1:51pm EST

Earlier this year, Isaacman became the first private citizen to conduct a spacewalk. But his longstanding ties with Elon Musk's company SpaceX raise possible conflicts of interest.

Dec 4 - 1:25pm EST

At issue is a state law in Tennessee that blocks minors from accessing gender-affirming care in the state.

Dec 4 - 11:30am EST

Some Republicans joined Democrats in rejecting the measure, which would have restricted bathroom access. Rep. Zooey Zephyr, Montana's first openly transgender legislator, won a second term last month.

Dec 4 - 11:27am EST

Pete Hegseth is fighting to keep his nomination on track after a series of negative reports about his past behavior — including a damning email his mom sent him during his second divorce.

Dec 4 - 11:27am EST

Pete Hegseth is fighting to keep his nomination on track after a series of negative reports about his past behavior — including a damning email his mom sent him during his second divorce.

Dec 4 - 5:51am EST

Motherhood in the U.S. is revered. Actual mothers? Not so much. But momfluencers and tradwives are stepping in to fill that void.