Pentagon report criticizes Defense Secretary Austin for not informing Congress about his cancer hospitalizations.

A recent Pentagon report criticized Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for failing to inform Congress and the White House about his hospitalizations for prostate cancer treatment in late 2023 and early 2024. Austin's secrecy increased risks to national security, as he did not transfer his duties or notify required entities promptly. The report called for better guidelines for such situations and Austin apologized for the lapses, acknowledging his mistakes.

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