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Some companies want to bet on US elections. Not everyone agrees.

Critics are concerned platforms like Kalshi’s plans to offer bets on upcoming elections could sway the outcome.

Al Jazeera

Pressure mounting on Austin as GOP senators launch inquiry - Roll Call

Senators said they would investigate delayed notification about Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III's cancer surgery and hospitalization.

Roll Call

Secretary Austin reveals prostate cancer diagnosis, raises concerns about health

Discover the Pentagon's shocking revelation about Secretary Lloyd Austin's prostate cancer diagnosis, sparking concerns and leaving many questioning the ti...

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In talks with US, China says it will ‘never compromise’ on Taiwan

Warning in talks between Chinese and US military officials comes days before self-ruled island holds elections.

Al Jazeera

Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary's hospitalization has put the White House on the defensive

President Joe Biden’s administration pledged from day one to restore truth and transparency to the federal government

The Independent UK

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's undisclosed hospitalization for prostate cancer revealed

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's prostate cancer diagnosis and undisclosed hospitalization raises questions about medical procedures and communication prot...

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A timeline of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization and lack of White House notification

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had prostate cancer surgery and was later hospitalized in intensive care due to complications from that operation without President Joe Biden, Cabinet members or even his deputy knowing

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Pentagon reveals complications from cancer surgery kept White House uninformed

Find out the surprising reason behind Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's recent hospitalization and the questions surrounding the delayed disclosure of his p...

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US and Chinese military officers resume talks as agreed by Biden and Xi

U.S. and Chinese military officers have resumed talks that were frozen after former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in 2022

The Independent UK

Biden In Dark Over Defense Chief's Cancer For Month

President Joe Biden was kept in the dark over his defense secretary's cancer diagnosis and subsequent hospitalizations for about a month, the White House admitted Tuesday, as details of Lloyd Austin's deeply unusual disappearance raised questions about leadership of the world's top military.

International Business Times

After Delay, Doctors Say US Defense Chief Treated For Cancer

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was admitted to intensive care last week for complications from prostate cancer surgery, doctors said Tuesday, after he faced criticism for waiting days to inform the White House about his extended hospital stay.

International Business Times

White House institutes new rule in wake of Defense Secretary’s mystery absence

The White House is also conducting a review of each of the Cabinet agencies’ protocols in the event that someone needs to take over authority

The Independent UK

Defense Secretary's medical condition raises questions on notification process

Dive into the medical and notification aspects of the Pentagon briefing, where questions were raised and answers were given with a creative twist.

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Pentagon Reviewing Delay and Transparency of Secretary's Health Announcement

Join the quirky dialogue as Major General Pat Ryder answers questions about the Secretary's health, honor cordons, and the Pentagon's transparency.

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Pentagon Chief's Health Concerns Call for Delegation, Review Initiated

From overseas travels to delegation of duties, the Pentagon briefing addresses the Secretary's health concerns and promises transparency in the review process.

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Pentagon rejects claims of weakness, vows to address Houthi threat

Discover Major General Pat Ryder's creative and insightful response to questions on Gaza's death toll and US actions in dealing with the Houthi threat. Sta...

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Pentagon awaits key briefing on Lloyd Austin's health complications

Discover the latest on Lloyd Austin's health journey as we await the intriguing Pentagon press conference. Uncover the details behind his prostate cancer t...

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Austin was hospitalized for complications following treatment for prostate cancer

A statement from Walter Reed medical center is the first indication of why Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on New Year's Day. It still doesn't answer why no one — including the president — was informed.

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The Independent UK

Biden was kept in dark about Lloyd Austin’s cancer diagnosis

Journalists have questioned why Joe Biden and the Defense Secretary’s deputy didn’t know of reason for his absence

The Independent UK

White House orders Cabinet secretaries to notify when they can't perform duties after Austin illness

The White House chief of staff is ordering Cabinet heads to notify his office if they ever can’t perform their duties

Roll Call

Austin treated for prostate cancer, Pentagon reveals - Roll Call

Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has been hospitalized since Jan. 1 due to complications from prostate cancer surgery, according to his doctors.

The Independent UK

Questions mount over Lloyd Austin’s secret hospital stay. Here’s what we know

Some Republicans have called for Lloyd Austin to be sacked or step down, but President Joe Biden has expressed confidence in his top defence official

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Pentagon's review aims to improve transparency in key notifications

A lively report from the Pentagon highlighting the review of notification processes and transparency surrounding the transfer of authorities during the Sec...

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Secretary Austin's absence raises concerns over national security readiness

Learn why the absence of Secretary Austin from the public eye raised concerns about communication breakdowns and potential impact on national security.

The Independent UK

White House launches review into why Biden not told of defence secretary’s hospital stay

The retired four-star general went to hospital on 22 December for ‘elective procedure’

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