Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin faces House questioning over undisclosed cancer diagnosis and hospitalization.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin faces questions from House lawmakers about his cancer diagnosis and decision not to inform key officials about his health status before and after his hospitalization in early January. The hearing in front of the House Armed Services Committee follows calls for Austin's resignation by some chamber lawmakers, while White House officials and many congressional Democrats support him. Republicans argue the incident raises questions about the security of the military's chain of command.
February 26, 2024
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