Congressional Funding Deal, Israel and Lebanon, Lloyd Austin Fallout

This podcast episode explores various current events, including the funding agreement between the Biden administration and the House Speaker, the escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon and the threats made by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, the hospitalization of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and the lack of transparency surrounding his condition, and Lloyd Austin's quiet and reserved leadership style in contrast to his predecessors.

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Congressional Leaders Reach Deal on Federal Spending, Avoiding Government Shutdown

Funding Agreement Reached, Government Shutdown Averted

Conflict Intensifies on Israel's Northern Border

Conflict Escalation on Israel-Lebanon Border and Austin's Hospitalization

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Hospitalization and Lack of Communication

NPR's Up First Podcast: Pentagon Correspondent Tom Bowman Discusses Lloyd Austin's Role

Congressional Funding Deal, Israel and Lebanon, Lloyd Austin Fallout

Up First from NPR

00:02Congressional Leaders Reach Deal on Federal Spending, Avoiding Government Shutdown

Congressional Leaders Reach Deal on Federal Spending, Avoiding Government Shutdown

02:40Funding Agreement Reached, Government Shutdown Averted

Funding Agreement Reached, Government Shutdown Averted

05:01Conflict Intensifies on Israel's Northern Border

Conflict Intensifies on Israel's Northern Border

08:01Conflict Escalation on Israel-Lebanon Border and Austin's Hospitalization

Conflict Escalation on Israel-Lebanon Border and Austin's Hospitalization

10:20Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Hospitalization and Lack of Communication

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Hospitalization and Lack of Communication

12:45NPR's Up First Podcast: Pentagon Correspondent Tom Bowman Discusses Lloyd Austin's Role

NPR's Up First Podcast: Pentagon Correspondent Tom Bowman Discusses Lloyd Austin's Role