"Biden Unaware of Defense Secretary's Hospitalization for Days, Sparking Outrage and Questions"

President Biden was reportedly unaware for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized due to complications from elective surgery. The public was not informed until four days after his hospitalization, prompting criticism over transparency. Austin, a retired four-star Army general, stated that he is "on the mend" and looks forward to returning to the Pentagon soon, acknowledging the need for better communication with the public.