Biden's defense sec released from Walter Reed after two weeks in hospital

Biden Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital on Monday, over two weeks after his initially hidden hospitalization after complications from a prostate cancer surgery he had done in December.

He was brought to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center via ambulance on Jan. 1 after dealing with nausea as well as severe pain in his legs and abdominal area. This took place about a week after he had an operation to treat prostate cancer, which spurred concerns that Austin's lack of attendance at work could weaken the Biden admin's ability to react to global threats. 

The life of Dr. King reminds us that our destinies are bound up together. As we commemorate this year's holiday, let us reflect on how far we've come—but also on the important work that we have left to do to make real the full promise of our democracy.

— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (@SecDef) January 15, 2024