Defense Secretary Austin Hospitalized After Prostate Surgery, Review Launched Over Delayed Disclosure to Officials
• US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin remains in hospital in "good condition" after prostate cancer treatment • He has resumed some duties and is in contact with senior staff, but no release date set • Austin was admitted to ICU on Jan 1 due to surgery complications, but officials learned of illness days later • The delayed notification prompted reviews by the Pentagon, Austin's office, and the White House • Austin has apologized for not properly informing officials, while President Biden supports him but calls the lack of disclosure "sub-optimal"