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Secretary Austin’s secret hospitalizations ‘unnecessarily’ increased US national security risks, report finds

The secret hospitalization of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin “unnecessarily” increased U.S. national security risks, according to a new report from the Pentagon's Office of Inspector General (OIG). A scathing 188-page investigation by the Pentagon watchdog examines the secretary's hospitalizations in December 2023, January 2024 and February 2024, and blames Mr. Austin for a lack of […]

Meet the former WNBA star behind the league’s Austin’s expansion bid

Fran Harris knows the city of Austin well. It's where she spent most of her adult life and where she won an NCAA championship as a basketball star at the University of Texas. Now, the celebrated athlete and entrepreneur is hoping this up-and-coming Texas city will be his next. WNBA Expanded franchise. “Austin has long […]

Political earthquake in Texas: Austin’s oligarchy cracked on Tuesday

Super Tuesday was uneventful in most areas, with Joe Biden and Donald Trump continuing their widely anticipated march to their respective parties’ nominations. Texas was a big exception. The Lone Star State’s Republican primary election saw political upheaval, including an unprecedented loss to an incumbent. At least 12 legislative seats and three statewide elected judges […]

Austin’s staff cleared in internal probe of secret hospitalizations

Just a quick uncategorized summary of the review, I found a process that could be improved“Nothing examined during this investigation indicated any malicious intent or attempt to cover up” the transfer of authority during Austin’s hospitalization, the document said. The remaining reviews were conducted by Department of Defense (DOD) officials. It remains classified. 3 page […]

Internal Pentagon review finds no ‘ill intent’ during Austin’s hospitalization

The Pentagon on Monday released the findings of a 30-day investigation that found there was no attempt to cover up Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s secret hospitalization in December and January, effectively exonerating officials of any wrongdoing. A summary of the unclassified review found room for improvement in the process, but found there was “no sign […]