Lloyd Austin undergoes successful “non-surgical procedure,” Pentagon says

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday underwent a “successful” procedure related to the bladder issue that prompted his hospitalization earlier this year, the Department of Defense said. Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, a Pentagon spokesperson, said in a statement that Austin underwent a  “successful, elective, and minimally invasive follow-up non-surgical procedure” at Walter Reed Medical Center

Senate Democrats seek meeting with chief justice after Alito flag controversy

Washington — Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin and subcommittee head Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse are seeking a meeting with Chief Justice John Roberts to discuss ethics issues at the Supreme Court after reports of flags flown outside Justice Samuel Alito’s homes sparked outrage. The request from Durbin and Whitehouse, both Democrats, comes on the heels

Boeing Sees 6-Fold Increase in Employee Concerns Over Product Safety, Quality

The 500 percent rise in employee safety queries comes after the Jan. 5 Alaskan Airlines incident when a panel broke off an unused door midflight. Boeing saw a 500 percent increase in employee submissions regarding safety concerns in early 2024 compared to the year before, the company said in a May 24 report. After the