On Fridayâs broadcast of MSNBCâs âMorning Joe,â Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder stated that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin takes complete responsibility for the failure to inform people of his absence and âthis is a deeply personal issue and we provided a lot of details in terms of the procedure that he underwent after
Pentagon: Austin Takes Responsibility, We’ve Given Many Details About ‘Deeply Personal Issue’
March 16, 2024 by
Pentagon Reveals Defense Secretary LLoyd Austin Was Admitted to Hospital on New Year’s Day
March 8, 2024 by
The Pentagon on Friday evening revealed that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was admitted to the hospital four days earlier, on New Yearâs Day, January 1. He was admitted to the hospital following âcomplicationsâ after a ârecent elective medical procedure,â according to a statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder. The statement did not say
Pentagon on Biden Not Knowing Austin Was Out: They Talk a Lot, It Was ‘a Holiday Period’
January 13, 2024 by
On Fridayâs broadcast of CNNâs âThe Lead,â Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh responded to questions on why President Joe Biden didnât know about Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austinâs absence since the two should talk frequently by stating that they âdo speak quite often. Again, weâre coming off of a holiday period. They are in
China Calls Biden ‘Inadequate’ over Lloyd Austin Absence –
January 9, 2024 by
Chinaâs state-run propaganda newspaper Global Times declared President Joe Biden âinadequateâ and his administration âdisorderlyâ on Monday over the secret hospitalization of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin â a criticism levied nearly five months after the still-unexplained disappearance of now-former Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu. Austin was reportedly hospitalized on January 1 over what the Pentagon described as
Trump Tells Biden to Fire Lloyd Austin for ‘Improper Professional Conduct’
January 8, 2024 by
Former President Donald Trump publicly called on President Joe Biden to fire Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin for the delayed announcement about his hospitalization. The former president issued his decree from his Truth Social account on Sunday. âFailed Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin should be fired immediately for improper professional conduct and dereliction of duty
Hostages, SWAT officer, suspect dead in Austin, TX, after maniac traps victims
November 11, 2023 by
A deranged man barricaded in a house in Austin, Texas with two hostages opened fire on police officers and killed a member of a SWAT team. The violence unfolded in South Austin around 4 a.m. when Austin Police SWAT officers forced entry into the home where the maniac was allegedly armed with a knife and […]
Austin puppies left to die in garbage bag during triple-digit Texas heat wave
September 1, 2023 by
Eight puppies were discovered by a “Good Samaritan” in a garbage bag during a heat wave in Austin, animal rescue officials said. The puppies, who were only two or three days old, were all in critical condition on Thursday. One of the puppies passed away, but the other seven are recovering. “We received a call […]
Texas woman sentenced for involvement in 2018 murder-for-hire plot to kill Austin jewelers
August 27, 2023 by
A Texas woman accused of being involved in a murder-for-hire plot of her husbandâs parents, who owned an Austin jewelry store, was sentenced this week after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit murder. A Travis County Judge sentenced Jaclyn Alexa Edison, who was 19 at the time of the crime, to 10 years of probation […]
Exclusive: Gaetz Asks Austin and Milley Why Drag Queen Shows are Still Happening on Military Bases
July 27, 2023 by
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is demanding to know from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark Milley why drag queen shows and story hours are still happening on military bases â something they both testified they do not support. Gaetz wrote in a letter to Austin and
Texas police address fears of serial killer after second missing man found dead in Austin lake
June 18, 2023 by
A second man’s body was pulled from Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, in two months, fueling fears a serial killer is hunting the city’s downtown social hub. But Austin Police say the recent drownings are coincidental, and there’s no evidence of foul play. The community’s speculation was discussed openly during Thursday’s city council meeting. […]
Rickie Fowlerâs Masters invitation depends on performance in Austin this week
April 16, 2023 by
Rickie Fowlerâs rise on the Official World Golf Ranking has been fun for golf fans to watch this season after he struggled in recent years to remain consistent in his tournament rounds. But his recent success will be tested at Austin Country Club this week at the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play, where his […]
Texas Governor Plans to Pardon Army Sgt. Convicted in Austin BLM Protest Shooting
April 12, 2023 by
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Saturday that he plans to pardon Army Sergeant Daniel Perry who was convicted on Friday for shooting a man who allegedly pointed an AK-47 at him. The announcement followed a statement by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton who sharply criticized Travis County District Attorney José Garza who he described as
Defense Secretary Austin: âNo regretsâ over chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Why China is Arming Russia
March 30, 2023 by
With these incompetents in the Pentagon and with a semi-demented president, our national security is in great danger. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and General Millie need to be fired or America may lose a future war. – Frank de Varona Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin testifies before the House Armed Services Committee on the […]
Woke city policies in Austin, Texas blamed for street racing chaos
February 20, 2023 by
AUSTIN, Texas â Prominent voices blamed liberal, anti-cop policies for chaos in the city over the weekend after street racers took over city intersections, attacking law enforcement and setting people on fire in wild scenes which were caught on video. âAustin voters wanted a Mayor, City Council, and [George] Soros [funded] DA who treat cops […]
Jets WR Coach Miles Austin Suspended for Betting on Sports
February 16, 2023 by
The NFL has suspended jets wide receivers coach and former Dallas Cowboy Miles Austin for gambling on sports. Though, the coach reportedly did not gamble on NFL games. Instead, it is believed that Austin violated the leagueâs prohibition on sports gambling by betting on other sports. Austin was noticeably absent from the Jets Thursday night
Bidenâs Pentagon Pick Lloyd Austin Was Accused Of Downplaying ISIS Threat
December 10, 2020 by
President-elect Joe Bidenâs pick to lead the Department of Defense reportedly predicted in 2014 that ISIS, the Islamic terror group, would be a âflash in the pan.â Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin, who Biden announced as his Pentagon choice Tuesday, was also accused of portraying a ârosierâ picture of the U.S. fight against ISIS. Austin vehemently…
The Austin Serial Bombing Suspect Is Dead. Here’s What to Know About Mark Anthony Conditt.
March 21, 2018 by
The man who police believe was behind a series of package bombings in Austin, Texas, has died after detonating an explosive device inside his car, officials said Wednesday morning. The man has been identified as Mark Anthony Conditt, according to the Associated Press. âThis is the culmination of three very long weeks for our community,â […]
Austin bombing suspect kills self with explosive as police close in: report.
March 21, 2018 by
Police in Austin, Texas, were preparing to stage a media briefing early Wednesday about an officer-involved shooting, amid local media reports that the Austin bombing suspect had killed himself with an explosive device. BREAKING: Sources have confirmed with @fox7austin that the #AustinBombings suspect is dead. MTF on #GoodDayAustin — JacquelineSarkissian (@JSarkissianFOX7) March 21, 2018 The […]
Incendiary Device Found In Package At Austin Goodwill; 1 Man Hurt
March 20, 2018 by
At least one man was injured Tuesday night after coming into contact with a package containing an incendiary device at a Goodwill store in Austin, Texas, but police and the FBI said it was not believed to be linked to the string of package bombs that have killed two people over the past month. The […]
Austin Bombings: Here’s What You Need To Know.
March 19, 2018 by
A string of deadly package bombs has Austin on edge as authorities ramp up efforts to locate the bomber, including activating hundreds of officers and federal agents, increasing the reward for information and issuing a public appeal to the bomber. Below is the latest on the developments in the Austin bombing case. The bombing Sunday […]
Two men seriously injured in explosion in SW Austin
March 18, 2018 by
Austin-Travis County EMS says they are responding to unconfirmed reports of an explosion in far southwest Austin. In a tweet, ATCEMS says that two men in their 20s suffered serious injuries. It happened in the 4800 block of Dawn Song Drive near Mopac and 290. There were reports of additional explosions in the same neighborhood, […]