Politics Jan 17 WATCH: Defense Department hosts farewell event for Austin as he leaves leadership position By Tara Copp, Associated Press
Nation Dec 31 Military appeals court rejects Defense secretary’s order nullifying 9/11 plea deals The decision puts back on track the agreements that would have the three men plead guilty to one of the deadliest attacks ever on the United States in exchange for being spared the possibility of the death penalty. By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press
Politics Nov 07 WATCH: Defense Secretary Austin holds briefing on transition of power after Trump election win Austin reminded all members of the military that they swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution — “and that is precisely what you will continue to do.”… By Tara Copp, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
Politics Oct 31 WATCH: Blinken, Austin hold briefing with South Korean counterparts as North Korea tests missile North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the launch, calling it "an appropriate military action" to show North Korea's resolve to respond to its enemies' moves that threaten the North's safety, according to state media. By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
Politics Oct 30 WATCH: Austin meets with South Korean counterpart amid reports of North Korean troops in Russia Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday that North Korean troops wearing Russian uniforms and carrying Russian equipment are moving toward Ukraine, in what he called a dangerous and destabilizing development. By Tara Copp, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
Oct 23 North Korea sent 3,000 troops to Russia for training and possible Ukraine combat, U.S. confirms By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called it a “next step” after the North has provided Russia with arms, and said Pyongyang could face consequences for aiding Russia directly. Continue reading
Oct 19 WATCH: Austin holds briefing at G7 meeting of defense ministers in Naples, Italy By Associated Press The first-ever G7 defense ministers meeting opened Saturday in Naples to discuss hot-button topics, including Ukraine, the Middle East and cybersecurity. Continue reading
Oct 15 WATCH: Pentagon holds daily briefing as U.S. officials warn Israel that more humanitarian aid must reach Gaza By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned their Israeli counterparts in a letter dated Sunday that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid being allowed into Gaza within the next 30 days or Israel could… Continue reading
Oct 08 WATCH: Pentagon says meeting between Secretary Austin and Israel’s Gallant postponed By Bassem Mroue, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Hezbollah fired another barrage of rockets into Israel on Tuesday, and the militant group’s acting leader vowed to keep up pressure that has forced tens of thousands of Israelis from their homes near the Lebanese border. The Israeli military said… Continue reading
Sep 06 WATCH: Austin gives remarks on Ukraine military aid at meeting of allies in Germany By Tara Copp, Associated Press U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin pushed back on the idea that long-range strikes would be a game-changer for Ukraine, as Kyiv more fervently pressed the West to loosen weapons use restrictions and allow it to target Russian air bases and… Continue reading