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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is hospitalized after experiencing symptoms of an “emergent bladder issue,” according to the Pentagon. Austin “transferred the functions and duties of the office” to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, according to the Pentagon’s Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder. CBS News’ David Martin reports.
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