Pentagon to Review Handling of Austin's Hospitalization for Cancer Complications
• Pentagon inspector general to investigate handling of Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin's hospitalization for prostate cancer complications
• Review to examine roles, processes, procedures related to notifying leadership about Austin's illness
• White House was not informed of the gravity of Austin's condition until days after he was hospitalized
• Austin has resumed duties but remains in hospital, expected to be discharged when appropriate
• Austin admits communication around his illness was "suboptimal," commits to improving transparency