Civilians are 'center of gravity' in Gaza war: US defense secretary
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin delivered perhaps his strongest remarks to date on Saturday over
2023-12-03 06:28
US hints at more strikes unless Iran-linked groups halt attacks
By Phil Stewart and Hyunsu Yim SEOUL U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday left open the possibility
2023-11-13 15:47
Defense Secretary Austin says US is 'concerned about potential escalation' in Middle East
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Sunday the US is "concerned about potential escalation" in the Middle East a day after announcing the deployment of additional military assets to the region.
2023-10-23 00:46
Who is Austin Scott, the Georgia Republican seeking the House speakership?
Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia is seeking the House speakership after House Majority Leader Steve Scalise dropped out of the speaker's race Thursday, setting up an alternative to Rep. Jim Jordan's run for the position.
2023-10-14 02:23
Russia conscription laws change, leaving some fearful of Ukraine war call-up
As Russia increases the age limit for conscription, we speak to men afraid of being called up to Ukraine.
2023-08-05 07:54
Defense secretary issues new memo on how to reshuffle Pentagon leadership roles amid Tuberville blockade
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has issued guidance to the military workforce for the first time about how Pentagon leadership roles will likely need to be reshuffled as a result of Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on military confirmations.
2023-08-05 02:27
US defense secretary says Tuberville holds are 'national security issue'
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's holds on hundreds of senior military nominations are a "national security issue."
2023-07-13 18:59
Austin lambasts 'irresponsible' and 'unprecedented' Republican hold on military nominations
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin wrote a letter strongly criticizing an ongoing hold on senior military promotions and nominations in the Senate led by Republican lawmakers, saying it would create a "perilous precedent" for the military and impose "unconscionable" burdens on military families.
2023-05-10 17:26