U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has delegated his responsibilities to his deputy as he receives treatment for a critical health issue. This development comes after Austin’s recent hospitalization for a bladder problem. What Happened: The Pentagon announced on Sunday that Austin has been admitted to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Virginia for an “emergent bladder issue,” reported BBC. The duration of his hospital stay remains uncertain. Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks has assumed Austin’s duties, as per a statement from the Pentagon. Austin’s doctors have expres…
