Pentagon watchdog will review Defense Secretary Austin's failure to disclose his hospitalization
Both the White House and Pentagon say they will look into why President Joe Biden and other top officials weren't informed for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized.

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2 developments- Jan 9, 2024Only lean-left coverage:White House, Pentagon will review Defense Secretary Austin's lack of disclosure on his hospital stay
- Jan 11, 2024Pentagon watchdog will review Defense Secretary Austin's failure to disclose his hospitalization
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Quiet for 992 daysLast development · Jan 11, 2024 — Pentagon watchdog will review Defense Secretary Austin's failure to disclose his hospitalization
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6 viewpointsInternal DOD watchdog launches review into Pentagon’s handling of Austin’s hospitalization
White House will review Defense Secretary Austin’s lack of disclosure on his hospital stay
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8 viewpointsPentagon Inspector General to Investigate Defense Secretary's Failure to Notify Key Officials of Hospitalization
Pentagon inspector general to probe handling of Austin’s hospitalization
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2 viewpointsAustin’s woes mount as Pentagon watchdog to probe undisclosed hospital stay
Pentagon watchdog will review Defense Secretary Austin's failure to disclose his hospitalization
Pentagon Watchdog To Investigate Lloyd Austin’s Undisclosed Disappearance