Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Faces Scrutiny and Apologizes for Handling of Hospital Stay

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently testified before the House Armed Services Committee, apologizing for the controversy surrounding his hospital stay last month. The incident, involving complications from prostate cancer surgery, has sparked criticism, with calls for his resignation from Republican quarters. The key issue revolved around the delayed notification to Austin's own deputy and the White House, leading to questions about transparency and leadership within the Department of Defense.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is apologizing for his handling of his hospital stay last month. While testifying before the House Armed Services Committee today, Austin said his duties were. . .