just moments ago we saw defense secretary lloyd austin at the pint gonent gone for the time since his medical procedure. what he s saying about the attack that left three dead. and an allegation from a voting machine company saying it was defamed in 2020, the accusation that conservative news network engage thid in cril activity. and should convicted murderer alex murdaugh get a new trial? is hearing is under way. and what a former juror just testified to. this is c cnn news central. moments ago defense secretary lloyd austin back at the pentagon. he spoke about the attack that left three u.s. service members dead in jordan. let me start with my outrage and sorrow for the death of three brave u.s. troops in jordan. and for the other troops who were wounded. the president and i will not tolerate an attack on u.s. forces and we will take all necessary, as actions to defend the u.s. and our troops. so they believe the attack was carried out by iranian backed militia