Breaking News: U.S. defense secretary's hospitalization was for complications from surgery

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS The hospitalization of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, kept secret for days, was due to complications from prostate cancer surgery. Tuesday, January 9, 2024 3:28 PM ET Secrecy surrounding Mr. Austin's hospitalization — it was not disclosed to President Biden for three days — has prompted criticism, especially from lawmakers. Read more   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving Breaking News Alerts, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from the Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018