"Congress Calls for Testimony from Secretary of Defense Austin on Hospitalization"

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"Congress Calls for Testimony from Secretary of Defense Austin on Hospitalization"
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is being called to testify before Congress regarding the delay in notifying the White House about his hospitalization. House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers has requested Austin's presence at a hearing to provide details about his communications with the White House, the transfer of power during his hospitalization, and his official actions. Austin has faced intense scrutiny over the delay and has taken full responsibility for the lack of transparency, committing to doing better in the future.

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