Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital Monday following a stay for treatment of an infection after earlier prostate cancer surgery.

The delay in informing officials of his hospitalization caused controversy and a push for investigation from some lawmakers.

"The Secretary continues to recover well and, on the advice of doctors, will recuperate and perform his duties remotely for a period of time before returning full-time to the Pentagon," the Department of Defense said in a statement. "He has full access to required secure communications capabilities."

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