Breaking News: Republicans push Austin for answers during tense hearing over his hospitalization

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Republicans push Austin for answers during tense hearing over his hospitalization 02/29/2024 10:36 AM EST Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin came under fire Thursday from House Republicans, who faulted the Pentagon chief for not blaming anyone for failing to notify the White House of his January hospitalization. "Who will be held accountable for this, this embarrassment?" asked Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), leading off a contentious House Armed Services Committee hearing with Austin. Read the latest

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