Austin Faces Congress Scrutiny Over Delayed Notification of Hospitalization
• Defense Secretary Austin summoned to testify before Congress about delayed notification of his hospitalization • House Armed Services Committee Chairman seeks Austin's presence at Feb. 14 hearing focusing on 3-day wait to inform White House • Chairman alleges Austin lacked transparency and availability during hospitalization • Austin expected to provide details on communications, transfer of power, and official actions while hospitalized • Austin faces scrutiny over disclosure delay; says he commits to doing better regarding transparency