Biden officials rip the Defense Department for hiding Sec. Austin's stay in the intensive care unit

Defense Sec. Austin apologized directly to Biden over hospitalization controversy: 'Did not handle this right' Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he apologized to President Biden for not notifying him right away about his prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and hospitalization. Austin apologized to Biden for 'didn't handle it right'

House Democrat pressures Sec. Austin to resign after 'lack of transparency' in hospital debacle: 'Lost trust' Rep. Chris Deluzio was the first Democrat to call for his resignation following his delayed communication of his cancer diagnosis with the Biden administration. Secretary Austin's delayed communication with Biden administration with his diagnosis with cancer.

Media, Dems, Biden officials rip Defense Department for hiding Sec. Austin’s ICU stay: 'Heads have to roll' US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and his team not notified the White House he was hospitalized. Media, Democrats and other government officials criticized the move.