Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's Hospitalization Secrecy

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization for complications from prostate cancer surgery was kept secret from the White House and the public for several days, leading to criticism of the Pentagon. An internal review largely absolved anyone of wrongdoing, citing no ill intent.

Gender-based Hate Crime Trial: Man Shoots Transgender Lover

A man shot his transgender lover after his girlfriend found out about the affair, in the first federal trial for a gender-based hate crime. The prosecution alleges that the man killed the transgender woman to silence her and prevent further exposure of their affair.