{"id":2188953,"date":"2024-02-29T10:17:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T15:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-live-lloyd-austin-to-testify-before-congress-on-secret-hospitalization-and-cancer-diagnosis\/"},"modified":"2024-02-29T10:19:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T15:19:46","slug":"watch-live-lloyd-austin-to-testify-before-congress-on-secret-hospitalization-and-cancer-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-live-lloyd-austin-to-testify-before-congress-on-secret-hospitalization-and-cancer-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Lloyd Austin to testify live before Congress on undisclosed hospitalization and cancer diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-live-lloyd-austin-to-testify-before-congress-on-secret-hospitalization-and-cancer-diagnosis%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2188953&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin \u200dFaces Questions About\u2062 Health and Transparency<\/h2>\n<p>On February 29, \u20632024, at 10:00 am, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will testify before the House Armed Service Committee. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-trump-gives-keynote-speech-at-n-c-gop-convention\/\" title=\"President Trump gives keynote speech at N.C. GOP Convention\">highly anticipated appearance<\/a> comes\u2062 after Austin&#8217;s undisclosed hospitalization and cancer diagnosis in January, as well as\u2064 his \u200ddelayed communication of the\u2064 news\u2064 to President Joe Biden and other lawmakers.<\/p>\n<p>Austin&#8217;s handling of\u2063 his health \u2062situation has sparked \u2063criticism\u2064 from both sides of\u200c the aisle. Despite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deplorable-and-predatory-behavior-the-lincoln-project-condemns-cofounder-after-nyt-reports-he-allegedly-sexually-harassed-14-year-old-boy\/\" title=\"\u2018Deplorable And Predatory Behavior\u2019: The Lincoln Project Condemns Cofounder After NYT Reports He Allegedly Sexually Harassed 14-Year-Old Boy\">taking full responsibility<\/a> for his \u200dactions, some \u200blawmakers are \u200bcalling for his resignation.\u2064 The lack \u2064of transparency surrounding his condition has raised \u200dconcerns and intensified the scrutiny.<\/p>\n<h3>Watch \u2064the Live Testimony<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\n   <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WATCH LIVE: Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin testifies about unannounced absence\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y24RqiQrD_0?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Related \u2063Content<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Link 1<\/li>\n<li>Link 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u2064 will be important to assess during Austin&#8217;s testimony in terms of his transparency and willingness to address concerns raised by lawmakers<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin \u200dis\u200b set to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vivek-won-the-gop-debate-by-trashing-nbc-moderator-for-spreading-the-russia-collusion-hoax\/\" title=\"Vivek Won The GOP Debate By Trashing NBC Moderator For Spreading The Russia-Collusion Hoax\">face\u200d tough questions<\/a> and scrutiny regarding his health\u200d and transparency during his\u200d testimony before the House Armed\u200c Service Committee on February 29, \u20632024 at 10:00 am. This highly \u200canticipated\u200d appearance follows Austin&#8217;s undisclosed hospitalization \u200band cancer diagnosis in January, as \u2064well as\u2064 \u200chis \u200ddelayed communication\u2062 of the\u2064 news\u2064 to\u200b President Joe Biden and other lawmakers.<\/p>\n<p>The way Austin has handled his \u200chealth situation has drawn criticism from both Republicans and Democrats. While he\u200b has \u200btaken full \u200bresponsibility for his actions, there \u200chave been calls for his resignation from some lawmakers. The lack of\u200b transparency surrounding his condition has only fueled\u200c concerns and intensified the scrutiny surrounding the Defense Secretary.<\/p>\n<p>The questions surrounding Austin&#8217;s health and\u200c transparency are important as they pertain to the role of a key cabinet\u200c member\u2062 in the United States government. The Defense Secretary&#8217;s position carries \u200bgreat responsibility and influence over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-snubs-gop-leaders-on-new-iran-diplomacy\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Snubs GOP Leaders on New Iran Diplomacy\">national security matters<\/a>, making it crucial that the individual in this role is fully transparent and capable of\u2063 fulfilling their duties.<\/p>\n<p>The undisclosed hospitalization and delayed communication of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-mike-rogers-opens-inquiry-into-lloyd-austins-failure-to-disclose-hospitalization\/\" title=\"Rep. Mike Rogers investigates Lloyd Austin's failure to disclose hospitalization\">cancer diagnosis raise concerns<\/a> about Austin&#8217;s ability to effectively perform his role. It raises questions about whether \u2064he is fit to make important \u2062decisions and\u200d carry out the necessary responsibilities \u200bof the Defense Secretary. Transparency is crucial not only for the public&#8217;s\u2062 trust but\u2063 also for the smooth functioning\u200d of the \u200dgovernment.<\/p>\n<p>During Austin&#8217;s testimony, it will be important to assess his transparency and\u200b willingness to \u200daddress any concerns \u2062raised by lawmakers. The Defense Secretary must provide clear and satisfactory answers regarding \u200dthe reasons for the delayed communication, the status of his\u2064 health, and any potential impact on his ability to carry out his duties.<\/p>\n<p>The live testimony will offer an opportunity for\u2063 the public, lawmakers,\u200d and the media to gain insights \u200cinto \u2063Austin&#8217;s perspective and actions. It\u2063 is essential to closely observe his \u2062responses and assess whether his answers demonstrate a commitment to honesty, transparency, and accountability.<\/p>\n<p>For those interested \u200bin watching the testimony, a live stream will be available.\u2064 The embedded video above provides a direct link to the live stream, \u2064enabling viewers to\u2063 stay informed on the latest developments\u200d and form their own opinions based on the testimony.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the live \u200dtestimony,\u2063 it is\u200d important to stay updated with related content that \u2062provides context \u2063and \u2062analysis. The two provided links offer additional information and perspectives that\u2063 can contribute to a well-rounded understanding of the issue at\u2063 hand.<\/p>\n<p>As the Defense Secretary&#8217;s \u200dtestimony \u200dunfolds, it is crucial to pay attention to the details and assess the implications\u200c for his role. The outcome of this appearance may \u200dhave significant ramifications for Austin&#8217;s future as\u2063 Defense Secretary and for the broader discussions\u200b surrounding\u2062 transparency and accountability in government.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On February 29, 2024, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will address the House Armed Service Committee at 10 a.m. to clarify his undisclosed hospitalization and cancer diagnosis in January. He will also explain the reasons behind his delayed disclosure to President Joe Biden and other lawmakers, raising concerns about his lack of transparency regarding his health<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2669,"featured_media":2188954,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24032612688109-1-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2188953","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24032612688109-1-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2188953","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2669"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2188953"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2188953\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2188954"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2188953"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2188953"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2188953"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}